CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL CERA ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a solid lipid structurant and emollient that adds firmness, slip, gloss, and a light protective film in balms, sticks, creams, and hair-care products.
What does CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL CERA do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a solid lipid structurant and emollient that adds firmness, slip, gloss, and a light protective film in balms, sticks, creams, and hair-care products.
Is CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL CERA clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated and not a common restricted-list concern. Trace fragrant residues can vary with refining quality, so sensitive-skin positioning depends on the final specification.
Is CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL CERA sustainable?
It is plant-derived and often sourced as a byproduct of juice or food processing, which supports circular use of agricultural material. It is expected to be biodegradable and has low persistence compared with synthetic film-forming polymers.
Is CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL CERA COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic standards when made from approved plant feedstock using permitted physical extraction and refining processes. Its renewable origin, biodegradability, and low-complexity processing fit Green Chemistry principles well.
How does CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL CERA work chemically?
The material is a complex solid lipid blend rich in long-chain esters, fatty alcohols, fatty acids, hydrocarbons, and minor unsaponifiables. It is typically used around 0.5% to 10% in anhydrous or oil-phase systems, melted into the oil phase around 60°C to 75°C, and it is more oxidation-stable than highly unsaturated liquid oils.
Last updated 2026-05-14