Japan Wax

Japan Wax

AKA “Japanese wax, Sumac wax, Rhus verniciflua wax”

Wax

Ingredient Facts

Japan wax

AKA: Japanese wax, Sumac wax, Rhus verniciflua wax

Wax · Binding · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Wax

Clean

Japan wax hydrogenated Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Binding, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Wax

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Functions

Binding

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A traditional plant wax extracted from the berries of Toxicodendron vernicifluum (sumac tree) used in Japan for centuries. Historically used in candles and traditional cosmetics; modern use in cosmetics as a thickening and structuring agent.