Waxes

Waxes are indispensable in cosmetic science, offering a unique combination of structure, stability, and sensory appeal. From lipsticks to balms, creams to solid formats, waxes enhance product performance while supporting natural, vegan, and multifunctional claims. Their versatility allows formulators to tailor texture, gloss, and durability across a wide range of applications.

Key Features

• Solid or semi-solid at room temperature

• Available in natural (beeswax, carnauba, candelilla) and synthetic (microcrystalline, polyethylene) forms

• Wide range of melting points and hardness levels

• Function as emollients, thickeners, stabilizers, and film-formers

• Compatible with oils, pigments, emulsifiers, and active ingredients

Advantages

• Improve texture, spreadability, and product stability

• Enhance gloss, adhesion, and wear resistance

• Form protective barriers to reduce moisture loss

• Support solid formats like sticks, balms, and deodorants

• Enable custom sensory profiles and formulation aesthetics

Considerations

• Source origin: vegan, natural, or petroleum-derived

• Regulatory compliance (INCI, REACH, COSMOS, FDA)

• Compatibility with emulsifiers, actives, and packaging

• Oxidation sensitivity and storage conditions

• Consumer perception in “clean” or “green” beauty claims

Typical Components

At SBR International GmbH, we supply high-quality waxes that elevate cosmetic formulations with performance, safety, and sensory excellence. Whether for skincare, makeup, or solid formats, our waxes help brands create trusted, effective products that meet modern market demands