🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A natural wax extracted from the berries of the Japanese sumac tree. It is softer and stickier than beeswax, providing an incredible, highly substantive protective film and immense gloss to formulations.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Locks in extreme moisture, provides a brilliant shine, and acts as a superb vegan alternative to beeswax.
💡 Pro Tip
Often used in premium lip balms and pomades.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It contains toxic poison ivy compounds.
The Science
While in the same plant family, the cosmetic wax is highly purified and entirely safe.