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CERA MICROCRISTALLINA [CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX]

Paraffin wax is highly refined. It is derived from petroleum and purified for use in cosmetics. In cosmetics it is used as a thickener and to give the products a smooth semi-solid to solid texture.

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