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Carnauba wax

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A hard wax taken from the leaves of the carnauba palm, which grows in Brazil.

Forms a thin film on the skin and acts as an emollient that helps soften and smooth it.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning
Forms a light filmOfficial EU function: Film forming