Description

Product Details

• Name: Candelilla Wax
• Origin: Natural (Plant-based)
• Source / Botanical: Euphorbia cerifera
• Extraction Method: Wax is extracted by boiling the plant leaves and stems
• Part Used: Leaves and stems
• Family: Euphorbiaceae
• Color: Yellow to Light Brown
• Appearance: Flakes, pellets, or granules
• Aroma: Mild characteristic odor
• Melting Point: 68 – 73°C
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
• Shelf Life: 2 – 3 years
• Key Constituents: Hydrocarbons, Esters, Free fatty acids, Resins
• Uses in Cosmetics: Lip balm, Lipstick, Body butter, Creams and lotions, Hair pomades, Cosmetic sticks
• Benefits: Provides hardness and gloss to cosmetic products, Helps stabilize formulations, Creates a smooth texture, Works as a vegan alternative to beeswax
• Precautions: Use in balanced amounts because it is harder than beeswax, Avoid overheating above 80°C, Store in a cool, dry place