Common Name(s): Jasminum sambac flower cera,arabian jasmine cera,sambac jasmine wax
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides arabian jasmine's distinctive aromatic conditioning in a waxy form.
Why It's Used: Cera designates the solid waxy fraction of the flower extraction; functionally equivalent to jasminum sambac flower wax (id 24012) but may differ slightly in the extraction process and composition of aromatic vs wax components.
How It Works: Equivalent bioactive profile to jasminum sambac flower wax; the 'cera' designation may indicate a more refined or harder wax fraction with relatively more wax and less liquid aromatic content.
Typically Found In: Luxury floral formulas,aromatherapy products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,aromatic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Jasminum sambac flower cera; natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Check eu fragrance allergen content.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional – fragrance allergen content
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. check fragrance allergen content. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Jasminum sambac flower wax,other floral waxes
Avoid Combining With: Check fragrance allergen content
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cera' (latin for wax) in inci nomenclature refers to the wax fraction isolated from a plant; jasminum sambac flower cera and flower wax are functionally equivalent but may represent slightly different extraction fractions.
Last Verified: 2026-03-28
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary