Aroma Magic Mineral Glow Scrub (All Skin Types)

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Structures lip balms and anhydrous formulations through the wax crystal network, provides occlusive barrier protection reducing tewl, and conditions skin with the emollient fatty acids and esters in the wax composition.

Why It's Used: Beeswax as a traditional wax has both structure and emollient function from its complex wax ester (c32-c36) composition.

How It Works: Beeswax forms a crystalline wax network above its melting point (beeswax ~62°c; carnauba ~83°c; candelilla ~68°c). on cooling, wax crystals nucleate and grow forming a three-dimensional network that immobilises liquid oils — providing semi-solid stick structure. wax melting point determines temperature stability range for product use conditions.

Typically Found In: Lip care,anhydrous balms,emulsions

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient

Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–30%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Conditional

Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low; formulation-dependent

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Carnauba (highest melting wax at ~83°c) provides the hardest, most heat-stable wax structure; beeswax (~62°c) provides more pliable, skin-compatible structure; candelilla (~68°c) provides the vegan beeswax alternative used in certified natural and vegan formulations.

Last Verified: Cosing database,natural wax structuring emollient review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Softens and conditions skin with a light, non-greasy feel.

Why It's Used: Used for its antioxidant-rich rice bran oil with unique gamma-oryzanol; balanced emolliency; oxidation-stable emollient properties; suitable for lightweight skin care where non-greasy texture is key.

How It Works: Ester of oryza sativa (rice) bran (branched or specialty alcohol) with oleic (~40%), linoleic (~35%), palmitic (~20%) rice bran oil with gamma-oryzanol; branching reduces crystallinity and greasiness; provides smooth, dry-oil skin feel.

Typically Found In: Lightweight moisturizers,sunscreens,skin serums,body lotions

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,texture modification,spreading agent

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Oryza sativa (rice) bran and oleic (~40%), linoleic (~35%), palmitic (~20%) rice bran oil with gamma-oryzanol; plant or synthetic origin.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Other emollients,silicones,natural oils,humectants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Rice bran oil unique for gamma-oryzanol — ferulic acid esters of sterols — providing potent antioxidant and uv-protective activity; balanced oleic/linoleic emolliency; vitamin e tocotrienols.

Last Verified: Cosing database,inci dictionary

Primary Sources: 2026-03-28

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides plant-derived glycerin humectancy with explicit vegan natural credentials.

Why It's Used: Credentialed natural humectant — vegetable glycerin's explicit plant origin provides the clean beauty and vegan credentials alongside glycerin's unmatched humectancy, safety, and barrier repair for natural cosmetic positioning.

How It Works: Glycerin (glycerol) from plant oil triglyceride hydrolysis during biodiesel production. chemically identical to synthetic glycerin but with plant-origin documentation. sustainable byproduct of renewable biodiesel production from rapeseed, soy, or palm.

Typically Found In: Natural cosmetics,vegan products,clean beauty — identical function to standard glycerin

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – humectant

Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–40%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – explicitly from plant sources (biodiesel byproduct)

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 2026-01-05 00:00:00 -0800

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Vegetable glycerin's biodiesel byproduct origin provides circular economy sustainability: biodiesel production from plant triglycerides generates glycerin as a co-product (approximately 10% by mass of biodiesel). this abundant sustainable supply from renewable feedstocks makes vegetable glycerin one of cosmetics' most genuinely sustainable primary ingredients.

Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12