Film-Forming Agent

Shellac Cera

INCI: SHELLAC CERA

Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Shellac Cera?

Shellac Cera (INCI: SHELLAC CERA) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Schellac Cera is a waxy fraction of bleached shellac obatined by physical means.

Its declared cosmetic functions are binding, emollient, film forming, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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