Ceresin (inci)

Mixture of purified, solid hydrocarbons. Ceresin, also called paraffinum liquidum or hard wax, a colorless, odorless solid mass can be obtained from residues of petroleum distillation, from lignite and peat tars. It can also be produced synthetically using the Fischer-Tropsch process.

Ceresin is frequently used in cosmetic preparations. The paraffin Ceresin has an antistatic effect (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of skin and hair), binds powdery and powdery cosmetic preparations. Furthermore, the substance acts as an emulsion former (improves the resistance and durability of emulsions), opacifier and hair conditioner.