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Carnauba Wax

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Emollient

Carnauba wax is a natural wax found in the leaves of the carnauba palm tree. It's often used in cosmetics and food products to give them a smooth, shiny appearance.

Low Concern

Source: FDA GRAS list

Carnauba wax is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and food products, but high doses may cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.

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OK so who ACTUALLY Ate These?? I refuse to think people actually have.

Natural wax-assisted anisotropic crystallization on hierarchical polydimethylsiloxane sponge: Harnessing interfacial surface energy for efficient oil-water mixture and nanoemulsion separation.

Soni N, Choudhury M, Sikarwar BS

2026

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Last updated: May 16, 2026