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Candelilla Wax

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Candelilla Wax: Fast-absorbing, vegan alternative to beeswax for creams, lotions, and candles. Enhances moisture, firmness, and texture in cosmetics.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Melts into Skin: Candelilla Wax works as a fast-absorbing lubricant and conditioner that contributes moisture protection and radiance to skin.

Smooth Touch: Candelilla Wax works on a variety of skin types. It’s known to ease dryness and the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Soothing that Sticks: As an emulsifier, Candelilla Wax is an effective binding agent that easily blends with natural and synthetic ingredients, like waxes and resins. This also helps bind constituents evenly, ideal for making creams and lotions.

Firm Grasp on Cosmetics: On top of adding firmness to candle formulations, Candelilla Wax helps solidify and smooth topical beauty products such as eye shadow and lip balm.

None of your Beeswax: Candelilla Wax is a versatile, plant-based alternative to beeswax, making it ideal for vegan-friendly products.


DESCRIPTION

Although the name translates to “little candle”, Candelilla Wax has a big impact on the world of cosmetics! Rich in thickening, hardening, and protective properties, this ingredient has been used historically for candle making and is now a staple in lip balms and moisturizers.

Candelilla Wax is derived from the stems of the Euphorbia antisyphilitica, a small desert shrub that grows up to about 2 feet tall. The upright stems are coated in wax and the leaves produce a scale-like covering that acts as a natural defence mechanism against extreme heat and arid desert conditions. The wax is obtained by boiling the stems in an acidic solution, followed by skimming of the surface for further processing. Since the leaves are very small and often drop off quickly, the stems are the main commercial source of the wax.

Triple refined and approximately 1 mm in particle size, Candelilla Wax is a trusted, plant-based substitute to beeswax, and is often used to make vegan-friendly products. Used in skin care, it keeps skin moisturized while providing protection against environmental stressors.


DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE

In the cosmetics industry, Candelilla Wax is used as a thickener for creams or solidifying agent for waxes. It is used to manufacture lip balms, lip sticks, lotions, bars, soaps, stick foundations, and candles.

INCI: 

Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla) wax.

Origin: 

USA


MORE ABOUT CANDELILLA WAX

Color/Consistency:

Brittle, tan-colored granular beads that are solid at room temperature.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:

Mild, faintly sweet odor.

Storage: Keep container tightly close in a dry and well-ventilated place.

IMPORTANT: All New Directions Aromatics (NDA) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.

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