Mentholatum Lipcare Maxilip Lipbalm Anti Aging 3.8G

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides natural wax structure and emolliency for cosmetic texture and lip balm applications.

Why It's Used: The original cosmetic wax – provides natural, hard-texture structure for lip balms, sticks, and creams with emollient skin conditioning.

How It Works: Complex mixture of esters (wax esters), hydrocarbons (hentriacontane), and fatty acids provides semi-crystalline structure. melting point 62-65°c enables stable solid products. emulsifying capacity from free cerotic acid content.

Typically Found In: Lip balms,cosmetic sticks,creams,natural cosmetics

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – natural wax

Secondary Functions: Natural wax structure,occlusive conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 2%–30%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No – honeybee-derived

Halal Status: Conditional – animal-derived; verify halal certification

Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low; formulation-dependent

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Beeswax's multi-component wax ester composition (myricyl palmitate as primary component) provides a unique crystalline structure that gives lip balms and cosmetic sticks their characteristic 'dragée' glide – different from synthetic wax esters that lack this crystalline lattice diversity.

Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

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 55-100°c (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 – 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%–15%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: No – mineral origin

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.

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: Cosing database,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides the highest level of skin occlusion and wound healing protection of any cosmetic ingredient.

Why It's Used: The most effective skin barrier protection ingredient available – fda-approved otc skin protectant with unparalleled occlusive moisturization and wound healing evidence.

How It Works: Semi-solid blend of long-chain hydrocarbons creates an extremely cohesive, impermeable occlusive film. physically prevents bacterial and irritant ingress while completely preventing tewl. does not absorb into skin. promotes moist wound healing environment by maintaining wound surface hydration.

Typically Found In: Intensive moisturizers,wound healing ointments,lip balms,baby products,eczema treatments

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – petroleum ointment base / gold-standard occlusive

Secondary Functions: Maximum occlusion,wound healing,otc skin protectant

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–100%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – petroleum-derived

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic (clinical evidence)

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Fda category i grase otc skin protectant. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Petrolatum's wound healing mechanism (moist wound healing) was first systematically studied by george winter (1962) and demonstrated that wounds heal 2× faster under occlusion than air-exposed. all subsequent wound dressings and occlusive skin treatments are based on this fundamental finding, with petrolatum remaining the most effective occlusive agent 60 years later.

Last Verified: Cosing database,fda otc skin protectant monograph,winter (1962) moist wound healing study

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides plant sterol barrier lipid analogue with anti-inflammatory and 5-alpha-reductase inhibiting activity.

Why It's Used: Comprehensive plant sterol complex providing barrier repair, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic activity in a natural plant-derived mixture mimicking cholesterol's skin functions.

How It Works: Beta-sitosterol integrates into stratum corneum lipid bilayers as cholesterol structural analogue for barrier repair. inhibits 5-alpha-reductase type i and ii for dht reduction. anti-inflammatory via nf-kb inhibition. campesterol and stigmasterol provide complementary barrier and anti-inflammatory activities.

Typically Found In: Barrier repair creams,anti-acne products,anti-aging formulas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – plant sterol complex

Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–3%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – from vegetable oils (soy, tall oil, avocado)

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low; formulation-dependent

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Phytosterols' multiple concurrent mechanisms (barrier repair + 5-ar inhibition + anti-inflammation) from a single ingredient class provides comprehensive acne-relevant benefits from natural plant cell membrane components. beta-sitosterol's structural identity to cholesterol (one ethyl group difference at c-24) allows barrier integration while the different c-24 substitution subtly alters enzyme binding, providing 5-ar inhibition not seen with mammalian cholesterol.

Last Verified: Cosing database,bouic phytosterol review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides endogenous-skin-identical emolliency with exceptional stability and skin compatibility.

Why It's Used: The most skin-compatible emollient – chemically identical to human sebum squalene component with outstanding tolerability across all skin types.

How It Works: Fully saturated hydrocarbon with zero oxidation sites provides exceptional stability unlike squalene's 6 double bonds. integrates into stratum corneum lipid bilayers with near-perfect biocompatibility. provides antioxidant protection to formulation via radical quenching.

Typically Found In: Facial oils,serums,non-comedogenic moisturizers,luxury body care

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient

Secondary Functions: Maximum biocompatibility,antioxidant stabilizer,non-comedogenic

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–100%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional – plant-derived (sugarcane, olive) preferred; shark liver-derived being phased out

Halal Status: Yes – plant-derived

Source Notes: Sustainable plant-derived squalane from sugarcane fermentation (amyris) or olive oil fractionation is preferred over shark liver-derived. chemically identical regardless of source.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Squalene constitutes approximately 12-15% of human sebum – the highest proportion of any skin lipid. topical squalane (stable, hydrogenated form) replenishes this abundant endogenous skin lipid. the complete absence of oxidizable double bonds (unlike squalene's 6 double bonds) eliminates the pro-oxidant concerns of natural squalene oxidation.

Last Verified: Cosing database,huang et al. squalane review,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.

How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class — physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Triethylhexanoin has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.

Last Verified: Cosing database,triethylhexanoin technical literature

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12