Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera is a natural plant wax derived from the berries of the Japanese sumac tree. It is commonly used in UK lipsticks, balms and creams as a vegan-friendly alternative to beeswax, offering excellent structure, glide and a smooth, non-greasy finish.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera functions as an emollient, thickener and film-former. It helps stabilise emulsions, improves product texture and creates a protective yet breathable layer on the skin or lips that locks in moisture without clogging pores. Its high melting point gives lipsticks and balms firmness and long-wearing properties while still allowing smooth, even application.
Key benefits
- Provides smooth, creamy texture in lipsticks and balms
- Forms a breathable protective barrier
- Helps lock in moisture
- Improves product stability and structure
- Gives a non-greasy, elegant finish
- Excellent vegan alternative to beeswax
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera is obtained from the fruit of the Rhus succedanea tree, also known as the Japanese wax tree. The wax is extracted from the outer coating of the berries through a refining process.
Products with Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Rhus Succedanea Fruit Cera than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.