Ingredient

Ceresin

Low risk

Also known asOzokerite-derived wax

FunctionWax

What it is — Ceresin (INCI: Ceresin) is a hard wax refined from ozokerite, a naturally occurring mineral wax.

What it does — It is structure. It sets a stick firm enough to hold its shape in a pocket, binds pigment so it does not shed as loose powder, and helps the deposit stay put once applied.

Typical use — It is standard in lipsticks, balms and cover sticks, at levels high enough to define the texture.

Who it suits / good to know — Inert and non-sensitising. It is the reason a stick behaves like a stick, and it contributes nothing to what the product does for hair or skin.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 1 DHALIORA product

Levero Gray Hair Cover Stick — Dark Brown 4g Levero Gray Hair Cover Stick — Dark Brown 4gScreening 9.1
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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