- Comedogenic
- 1 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Wax
- INCI name
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera
- Also listed as
- Carnauba Wax
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Copernicia Cerifera Cera scores 1/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carnauba Wax comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Carnauba Wax (INCI: Copernicia Cerifera Cera) has a comedogenic rating of 1 out of 5. A hard plant wax that structures lipsticks and balms. It is low-clogging.
Is Carnauba Wax safe for fungal acne?
No. Carnauba Wax can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Carnauba Wax cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Copernicia Cerifera Cera?
On labels it can also appear as Carnauba Wax.