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Is Sodium Candelillate vegetarian?

Sodium Candelillate

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A saponified form of candelilla wax, obtained from the leaves of the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), used as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics.

Also known as Saponified Candelilla Wax, Sodium Candelillax
Last reviewed 26 July 2026

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