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Candelilla Wax 10 g

A firm plant-based wax valued across food, candle and skincare production

Candelilla wax comes from the leaves of the Mexican shrub Euphorbia antisyphilitica, and thanks to its unusually high melting point of roughly 68-73 degrees, it is used far beyond cosmetics. Food manufacturers rely on it as a glazing agent for candies and chewing gum, pharmaceutical companies use it to coat tablets, and candle makers value it for the extra firmness and heat resistance it gives to finished candles. Within the Waxes for cosmetics section it stands out as one of the hardest plant waxes available, which is exactly why it performs so well wherever a rigid, non-greasy structure is required. The 10 gram size is well suited to home formulators and trial batches, letting you test a recipe before committing to a larger quantity.

In skincare and personal care formulations, candelilla wax is most often used in lip balms, body creams, deodorant sticks and solid perfumes, since it keeps the product firm even at room temperature. It blends smoothly with shea butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, and with scented waxes such as lemon wax, which brings a bright citrus note, or violet leaf wax, frequently chosen for its green, leafy facet in perfumery. For a more floral direction, formulators sometimes add a touch of narcissus flower wax, using just a gram or two to shape the fragrance without affecting the base texture.

A typical dosage for balms and sticks ranges from 5 to 15 grams per 100 grams of total formula, while candle blends may call for a higher share depending on the desired hardness of the final piece. The wax should be melted into the oil phase together with other solid ingredients at around 70-75 degrees until fully liquid, then removed from heat so more temperature-sensitive additions, such as essential oils, can be blended in once the mixture has cooled slightly. Occasionally a small amount is added to soap bars for extra firmness, though this remains a minor rather than primary use for the material.

Store the wax in a dry place, tightly sealed and away from direct sunlight or heat sources, since prolonged exposure to high temperatures can affect its structure over time. Kept properly, it retains its working properties for a long period, which is convenient for small home stocks used gradually across several projects.

Firm lotion bar with a floral undertone

Candelilla wax 7 g

Cocoa butter 10 g

Sweet almond oil 8 g

Violet leaf wax 1 g

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INCI	Candelilla wax
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	yellow
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.5-5%, emulsion and cream - 0.5-3%, lipstick, balm - 2-3%, mascara - 1-2%, hard cream, massage tiles - 3-5%
Melting temperature	65-70 degrees
Minimum count	1
Name	Candelilla Wax 10 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	10 grams
Solubility	in the hot fat phase
Type	hard wax
View	yellow blobs or yellow scales
Valid until	04.2028