Narcissus Poeticus Flower Wax

Narcissus Poeticus Flower Wax is a botanical wax used mainly as an emollient/texture agent at low concentrations, but it is a plant-derived aromatic material that can contain trace fragrance-like constituents. In sensitive and eczema-prone patients, botanical extracts/waxes have a meaningful risk of irritation or allergic contact dermatitis compared with inert waxes (e.g., petrolatum), so I score it as moderate to prioritize patient safety and patch testing. Safety Notes: In commercial skincare, Narcissus Poeticus Flower Wax is most often used as a minor structuring/emollient wax or sensorial modifier within complex botanical blends, where it can appear at very low levels (down to ~0.0005–0.01%) especially in leave-on serums/creams marketed with rare florals. The highest consumer-available levels are seen in anhydrous leave-on products (balms, solid perfumes, salves, high-wax lip/skin sticks) and some rich creams where it can function as a primary wax structurant, reaching about 1–5% in niche/high-strength “floral wax” positioning; rinse-off products typically sit at the low end due to cost and limited functional need.