Common Name(s): Ozocerite,earth wax,mineral wax
CAS Number: 8021-55-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides high-melting mineral wax hardness and oil binding for solid cosmetic structure.
Why It's Used: High-melting mineral wax for thermal-stable cosmetic sticks requiring hardness maintenance in warm climates.
How It Works: Natural mixture of straight and branched chain paraffin waxes + microcrystalline wax fraction. melting range 55-100ยฐc (grade-dependent). high oil binding capacity. good blending with plant and synthetic waxes. provides thermal stability to solid cosmetics in hot climates.
Typically Found In: Lipsticks,pencils,tropical climate cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ mineral wax
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ozokerite's broad melting range (vs paraffin's narrow range) provides gradual softening vs sharp melting transition, giving finished lipstick a smooth, continuous glide-on application as the wax progressively softens during application contact rather than transitioning abruptly from solid to liquid as narrow-melt-range paraffin does.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,cir safety assessment