Ingredient · dataset v56

Carnauba Wax and fungal acne

May trigger · Limited evidence

Why it's a potential trigger

A plant wax of long-chain fatty esters; same wax-ester caution as jojoba and beeswax.

Explicit row; not individually feeding-tested.

Evidence strength

Limited evidence (1/3)

Function

Wax

Also listed as

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

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Related wax

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).

Questions

Does Carnauba Wax trigger fungal acne?

We flag it as a potential trigger (limited evidence). That means it belongs to a class the Malassezia yeast is known to feed on — not that every product with it will cause a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.

Does Carnauba Wax feed Malassezia?

Yes: we flag Carnauba Wax as a potential trigger (limited evidence). It belongs to a class Malassezia is known to feed on — not a claim that every product with it causes a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.

How confident is this call?

Limited evidence: A plant wax of long-chain fatty esters; same wax-ester caution as jojoba and beeswax.

Is this medical advice?

No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.