Data: Limited
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Other Concerns
SYNONYMS
Restricted
Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation
Candelilla wax is extracted from Euphorbia cerifera, a shrub native to Mexico.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
- CONCERNS
- DATA SOURCES
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Allergies/immunotoxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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One or more human case studies show equivocal dermal or allergenic effects | A peculiar case of sensitization to Candelilla Cera and sucrose (di)stearate in a toddler(2020-01-01) |
Multiple, additive exposure sources
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
Informational
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - any | Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada |
Classified as a low human health priority | Environment Canada |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada |
- A peculiar case of sensitization to Candelilla Cera and sucrose (di)stearate in a toddler(2020-01-01)
- US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
- Environment Canada
Understanding scores
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HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES
Hazard score
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Data availability
The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.