Candelilla Wax

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Candelilla wax is a complex wax that is extracted from the leaves and branches of Euphorbia cerifera, a plant from Mexico and the southern United States.

It comes in the form of yellow flakes or drops, with a characteristic aromatic odor and a melting point of around 70-75 ° C. The consistency of this wax is naturally hard. It is also insoluble in water, while it dissolves in common organic solvents.

In cosmetics, wax is mainly used in make-up, to give solidity to sticks and lipsticks, thanks to its viscosity-regulating action.

It also has astringent, protective and perfuming functions. It is also widely used as a film-forming agent.

Candelilla wax is used as an excellent vegan alternative to beeswax, as it has similar properties, both from a protective and thickening point of view.