Ericerus Pela Cera
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ericerus Pela Cera is the purified wax secreted by the coccid insect, Ericerus pela, on Fraxinus chinensis tree stems. It is composed of a mixture of hexacosyl esters
What does it do?
Ericerus Pela Cera is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Ericerus Pela Cera is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ericerus Pela Cera?
Ericerus Pela Cera is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ericerus Pela Cera is the purified wax secreted by the coccid insect, Ericerus pela, on Fraxinus chinensis tree stems. It is composed of a mixture of hexacosyl esters
Is Ericerus Pela Cera allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ericerus Pela Cera is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ericerus Pela Cera do in cosmetic products?
Ericerus Pela Cera is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010