OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Microcrystalline Wax
Petroleum-derived material may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon impurities if inadequately refined. OhDaisey excludes petroleum- and paraffin-derived ingredients under its precautionary standard.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Use With Caution
Evidence level: Moderate
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Petroleum-derived material may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon impurities if inadequately refined. OhDaisey excludes petroleum- and paraffin-derived ingredients under its precautionary standard.
What it does
Adds structure, firmness, gloss, and stability.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.