
THE STORY OF OZOKERITE WAX
Ozokerite Wax: The Strength-Enhancing Structure Builder
Ozokerite Wax is a refined mineral wax prized for its exceptional hardness, binding strength, and ability to create stable, structured formulations. Known for its high melting point and superior oil-gelling capabilities, it delivers rigidity, texture enhancement, and long-wear performance in premium cosmetic products.
Purified from Naturally Occurring Mineral Wax Deposits
Ozokerite Wax originates from natural mineral wax deposits found in ancient geological formations. It undergoes multi-step purification—including filtration, distillation, and bleaching—to remove impurities and achieve cosmetic-grade quality. This controlled refinement results in a clean, highly stable wax suitable for precision formulations.
Structure, Stability & Long-Wear Performance
In cosmetics, Ozokerite Wax acts as a thickener, solidifier, and viscosity booster.
It increases rigidity in sticks and balms, improves oil binding, enhances emulsification, and boosts long-wear properties in color cosmetics. Its high melting point provides superior stability in hot climates, making it a formulator favorite for durable, high-performance textures.
Reliable, Versatile, and Formulation-Friendly
Widely used in lipsticks, balms, ointments, mascaras, solid perfumes, and high-viscosity creams.
Recommended usage: typically 1–20%, depending on the desired rigidity or thickness.
Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct heat.
Non-toxic and compliant with cosmetic-grade safety standards, Ozokerite Wax offers dependable performance for both small-batch artisans and industrial-scale formulators.
Formulator’s Queries, We Answered
1) What is Ozokerite?
A naturally occurring mineral (fossil/earth) wax composed predominantly of high-molecular, saturated hydrocarbon chains with small amounts of iso-paraffins and aromatics. It exists as an amorphous to microcrystalline solid and is used as a structuring/viscosity-modifying wax in cosmetics
2) What is it used for in personal care and cosmetics?
Common uses: structure and stiffen solid systems (lipsticks, balms, sticks), increase viscosity/gel strength in creams and ointments, improve film and texture in mascara and sticks, enhance temperature stability and hardness in candle-like or solid formulations. It is compatible with both mineral and many synthetic raw materials
3) Typical physical properties (appearance, melting range, density, solubility)?
Appearance: pale yellow to off-white (refined grades can be white and odorless).
Melting point (range reported): roughly ~58–100 °C depending on source and grade; many refined cosmetic grades commonly report mid-60s to ~80 °C ranges.
Density / specific gravity: ~0.85–0.95 g/cm³.
Solubility: insoluble in water; soluble in oils, hydrocarbons, ether and many organic solvents.
(Always check the supplier’s CoA/SDS for the precise numbers for the batch you plan to use.)
4) Is Ozokerite regulated for cosmetic use (EU / CosIng / other)?
Ozokerite appears in cosmetics ingredient listings (CosIng ref. number reported by suppliers). Regulatory acceptance depends on grade and local market rules — always verify compliance with the local cosmetics authority and request supplier documentation (SDS, CoA, statement of cosmetic compliance/REACH status where applicable)
5) What grades are available and how do they differ?
Suppliers offer mined (natural) and refined grades with differences in color, odor, melting range and purity. Cosmetic-grade ozokerite is refined to reduce color/odor and to meet cosmetics recommendations; industrial grades may be less refined and show wider melting ranges. Ask suppliers for the specific grade name/code and certificates