Waxes for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations

Hywax petroleum jellies, solid paraffins, and microcrystalline waxes provide the consistency, protective action, and regulatory compliance required by the personal care and pharmaceutical industry.

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The role of wax in personal care formulations

Waxes are functional components in a wide range of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. They provide:

Structure and hardness control in lipsticks, balms, and sticks
Skin protection by preventing dehydration and forming a barrier
Consistency regulation in creams, lotions, and ointments
Processing aid properties for extrusion and shaping
Color stability and texture in eye cosmetics and foundation

From depilatory waxes and shaving foam to thermal therapy and sun protection, Hywax offers the full range of personal care wax grades with outstanding purity and performance.

Advanced Industrial Capability

Global wax expertise built for industrial performance

From standard formulations to highly specialized industrial applications, manufacturers need more than a raw material supplier.

With international production and distribution capabilities, Hywax supports customers worldwide with reliable supply continuity and consistent product performance.

Hywax offers a diversified portfolio including Fischer-Tropsch waxes, paraffin waxes, microcrystalline waxes, specialty blends, and modified waxes.

Our capabilities extend beyond standard wax refining and include advanced production, fractionation, and modification technologies designed for highly consistent material properties and precise performance control.

By combining synthetic and mineral-based wax technologies, Hywax helps customers balance technical performance, regulatory requirements, and commercial targets.

Wax grades for personal care and pharma

Matched to your formulation and regulatory requirements:

Petroleum Jellies

The skin protection standard

Outstanding barrier and moisturizing properties

Excellent protective action and color
Consistency regulator for creams and ointments
Long track record of safety in cosmetic and pharma use

Best for:Skincare, lip care, pharmaceutical ointments

Solid Paraffins

Versatile formulation base

Wide hardness and melting point range

Base for lipsticks, rouge, and eye cosmetics
Processing aid for hot-fill cosmetic formats
Compatible with fragrance and active ingredients

Best for:Lipsticks, eye cosmetics, and solid formulations

Microcrystalline Waxes

Flexibility and adhesion enhancer

Higher plasticity for complex formulations

Improved adhesion in stick formulations
Greater flexibility and toughness vs. solid paraffin
Suitable for depilatory and hot wax applications

Best for:Depilatory waxes, mascaras, and flexible sticks

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Whether you're developing a new cosmetic line or need regulatory documentation for a pharmaceutical formulation, our specialists are ready to help.

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