Annuus Seed Wax ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a plant-derived wax used to thicken oil phases, structure balms and sticks, raise melting point, and add a light protective film on skin or hair.
What does Annuus Seed Wax do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a plant-derived wax used to thicken oil phases, structure balms and sticks, raise melting point, and add a light protective film on skin or hair.
Is Annuus Seed Wax clean?
It is generally well tolerated, non-fragrant, and not a common clean-standard restricted-list concern. Sensitivity is uncommon, though any wax can feel occlusive or heavy in formulas designed for very oily skin.
Is Annuus Seed Wax sustainable?
This material is renewable and commonly sourced from oilseed processing, often as a refined fraction from edible oil production. It is biodegradable and has lower persistence concerns than synthetic silicone or fluorinated film formers.
Is Annuus Seed Wax COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed through allowed physical or approved refining routes. Its renewable feedstock, low functional use level, and biodegradability fit Green Chemistry principles well.
How does Annuus Seed Wax work chemically?
The molecule profile is mainly long-chain wax esters, which form crystalline networks that give sticks, balms, and emulsions firmness and payoff control. It typically melts around the mid-70s Celsius, is added to the heated oil phase, and is oxidatively stable because the wax ester fraction is largely saturated.
Last updated 2026-05-13