Candelilla wax
Candelilla wax is a hard, plant-based wax used to add structure, firmness, and glide to formulations such as soaps, lipsticks, balms, and creams. Extracted from the leaves of the candelilla shrub, which grows in the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and western Texas, this natural wax helps the plant retain moisture in its arid environment.
With a melting point of 60–70 °C, candelilla wax blends easily with oils and other waxes. It is harder and more brittle than beeswax but softer than carnauba, making it a versatile vegan substitute that can harden softer waxes or soften very hard ones.
Light yellow in colour with a mild beeswax-like scent when melted, candelilla wax offers excellent moulding and casting properties. In cosmetics, it provides a smooth, silky glide that makes it especially popular in lipsticks, balms, and skin creams.
Common Name: Candelilla Wax
INCI: Euphorbia cerifera
Certification: Conventional
Appearance: Yellow/orange beads
Refinement: Refined
Purity: 100%
Origin: Mexico
Solubility: Oil
Melting Point: 60 - 70°C
Usage Rate: Typically used at 2 - 30%, depending on the desired consistency of the final product.
Vegan: Yes
Palm Oil: No
Animal Tested: No
All our products are for external use.
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- Go Native New Zealand specialise in skincare, cosmetic and aromatherapy ingredients. We are NOT licensed to sell food. This means our products are not food grade, for this reason we advise you not to use our products internally, or for culinary purposes
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