ABSTRACT
Waxes are used to facilitate the lip color adhere to the lip. The waxes commonly incorporated into lipstick formulations are white beeswax, candelilla wax, carnauba wax, ozokerite wax, lanolin wax, ceresin wax, and other synthetic waxes. Usually, lipsticks contain a combination of these waxes carefully selected and blended to achieve the desired melting point. Oils are then added to soften the wax and add shine to the lips. The oils that can be used include castor oil, white mineral oil, lanolin oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils, or oleyl alcohol. The oils are also necessary for the dispersion of the pigments.
