Aug 20, 2018
Waxes
Waxes are esters of higher fatty acids andhigher fatty alcohol thereof. In cosmetics primarily as a fixing agent,increasing the stability of cosmetic, adjusting its viscosity and improve themelting point of the liquid oil, the effect of softening the skin during use.According to different sources, waxes can also be divided into vegetable waxesand animal waxes. Vegetable waxes include carnauba wax, jojoba wax andcandelilla wax. Animal waxes include beeswax, lanolin wax, whale oil and waxworms.