Description and appearance
Candelilla wax is a yellow to orange wax that mostly comes in small pellets. It is a firm wax.
INCI name: Euphorbia Cerifera (candelilla) wax
Source: natural
Texture: hard and firm pellets of flakes
Recommended usage percentage: 1-30%
Melting point: 70 °C
Absorption rate: On its own, candelilla wax will not absorb into the skin, because of its higher melting point. Added to a balm, or any other product it will slow down the absorption speed.
Heat sensitive: no
Solubility: oil
How to use it
Candelilla wax can be to thicken or harden our products. It is used in lip balms and lotion bars, but also as a thickener in emulsions or oil-based serums. Candelilla wax is harder than beeswax. You can use candelilla wax as a vegan substitute for beeswax however, you might end up with a slightly firmer end product. You might want to reduce the percentages.
For storage, make sure you store it in a dry and cool place.
Where to buy
Netherlands: Natural Heroes
Belgium: Marionmaakt
