Rhus succedanea fruit wax
AKA “Japan (Rhus Succedanea) Wax, Japan Wax”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Rhus succedanea fruit wax
AKA: Japan (Rhus Succedanea) Wax, Japan Wax
Wax · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
A natural wax from Japanese berry trees that helps formulas blend smoothly and achieve the perfect texture.
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8001-39-6
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Occlusive
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A natural wax extracted from the fruit of the Japanese wax tree, traditionally used in East Asian cosmetics and candle-making for centuries. Prized for its hardness and high melting point compared to other plant waxes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Extended Re-review Summary: Safety Assessment of Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, and Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR