SHELLAC WAX is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
SHELLAC WAX
Safety grade: A
Shellac wax is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle that is refined into a wax-like substance. It's been used for centuries in cosmetics, wood finishes, and hair care products for its protective and conditioning properties.
This ingredient acts as a binder to hold product ingredients together, conditions and smooths hair, and creates a protective moisture barrier on skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Binding ingredients
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CELLULOSE GUM — Grade A
- ISOPROPYL PALMITATE — Grade A
- ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE — Grade A
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A
- ACRYLATES COPOLYMER — Grade A
- MALTODEXTRIN — Grade A
- BEHENYL ALCOHOL — Grade A