Candelilla Wax: The Vegan Alternative for Your Cosmetic Creations

Candelilla Wax NF is a natural, plant-based wax derived from the leaves of the Euphorbia Cerifera shrub, indigenous to northern Mexico. This hard, yellow wax is prized for its high oil-binding capacity, creating a protective layer that helps retain moisture. Known for its versatility, Candelilla Wax enhances the structure and shine of formulations while increasing their longevity. It is an excellent vegan alternative to beeswax, making it an ideal ingredient for eco-conscious formulations in cosmetics and personal care products.

Ingredients (Common Name): Candelilla Wax NF

Ingredients (INCI Name): Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax

CAS #: 8006-44-8

Appearance: Yellow Granular Beads

Melting Point: 68.6 - 72.5°C

Country of Origin: USA

Saponification Value (mg KOH/g): 50 - 60

Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and organic solvents

Applications:

• Lipsticks and Lip Balms: Candelilla Wax NF adds structure, shine, and smoothness, making it an essential ingredient in lip products. It helps create a durable, water-repellent layer while providing a glossy finish without compromising the melting point of the overall formulation.

• Balms & Salves: In balms and salves, Candelilla Wax offers a smooth application and helps form a protective moisture barrier. Its oil-binding properties improve product stability, ensuring long-lasting performance.

• Creams & Lotions: Suitable for use in W/O emulsions, Candelilla Wax helps stabilize formulations and adds a creamy, lightweight texture. It enhances the consistency of creams and lotions, providing a soft, smooth feel on the skin.

• Hair Care Products: Used in styling products like pomades and hair waxes, Candelilla Wax NF offers hold and shine without weighing hair down. It provides a light, non-greasy texture, perfect for achieving flexible, long-lasting hold.

• Soaps: In soap formulations, Candelilla Wax contributes to the hardness and improves the overall quality of the soap, enhancing its stability and longevity.

Usage Recommendations:

• Recommended Usage Rate: 1-20% depending on product type
• Melting Point Consideration: Since Candelilla Wax has a high melting point of 68.6 - 72.5°C, it is ideal for improving the firmness of stick products without affecting the overall melting point of the formulation.
• Blending Suggestions: Often used in combination with other waxes like Carnauba Wax or Beeswax to enhance adhesion, skin feel, and the pay-off properties of decorative cosmetics and stick formulations.

Why Choose Candelilla Wax NF?:

• Vegan-Friendly: Candelilla Wax is a plant-based, cruelty-free alternative to beeswax, making it an ideal choice for vegan and eco-conscious formulations.

• Water-Repellent Properties: It forms a water-resistant barrier on the skin, which is beneficial in lip balms, lotions, and other moisture-locking formulations.

• High Oil-Binding Capacity: Candelilla Wax’s excellent oil-binding properties contribute to the stability of emulsions and help prevent separation, making it a go-to ingredient in high-performance cosmetic formulations.

• Improved Gloss and Firmness: Candelilla Wax adds a glossy finish to lipsticks and enhances the firmness and surface quality of stick products, offering excellent mold release and smooth application.

Formulation Tips:

• Lip Products: Use 5-10% in lip balms and lipsticks to improve texture, gloss, and water resistance.

• Balms & Salves: Recommended at 5-15% to create a smooth, protective layer that helps retain moisture while enhancing the product's stability.

• Creams & Lotions: Use 2-5% in W/O emulsions to add texture and improve stability without making the formulation too heavy.

Storage & Handling:

• Shelf Life: 2 years when stored in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and heat sources.
• Storage Conditions: Keep the wax tightly sealed in its original container in a cool, dry place to maintain its quality and performance.

External Use Only: This product is for cosmetic use only and not intended for internal consumption.

Why Buy from Natural Bulk Supplies?

At Natural Bulk Supplies, we are committed to providing premium quality ingredients. Our Candelilla Wax NF is sourced from the finest natural suppliers in the USA and processed with care to ensure high performance and versatility. Whether you're formulating lip care products, creams, or styling products, Candelilla Wax NF is a must-have ingredient that adds structure, gloss, and stability to your creations.