Carnauba Wax 50 g

The Hardest Botanical Wax Behind Countless Industrial and Cosmetic Formulas

Carnauba wax comes from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree and is widely recognized as the hardest natural wax of plant origin available on the market. This distinctive hardness explains why it appears across such a wide range of industries, from cosmetic manufacturing to food processing, pharmaceuticals, automotive care, and even vinyl record production. The 50 g size is well suited for home cosmetic making and small trial batches, allowing formulators to test a recipe before scaling up production.

Within the Waxes for cosmetics category, carnauba wax stands out due to its unusually high melting point, reaching 80 to 86 degrees Celsius. This property makes it a key ingredient for adding structure and firmness to lip balms, solid perfumes, sticks and lipsticks that need to hold their shape even in warm conditions. It should be introduced into the oil phase during the melting stage at around 85 to 90 degrees, waiting until the crystals fully dissolve before adding the remaining ingredients.

In decorative cosmetics, carnauba wax is used to formulate long lasting lipsticks, mascaras and pencils, giving products a natural shine, heat resistance and the ability to maintain a defined shape. Recommended dosage in cosmetic formulations typically ranges from 2 to 10 percent depending on the desired firmness of the final product. In skincare, the wax is added to lip balms, body creams and solid sticks, where it forms a protective film on the skin and delivers a glossy finish.

Beyond cosmetics, carnauba wax is extensively used in the food industry as a glazing agent for candies, chocolate coatings, chewing gum and fresh fruit, giving them a glossy protective surface and preventing clumping. In the pharmaceutical field it coats tablets to ease swallowing and protect against moisture. The automotive and furniture care industries rely on carnauba wax in polishes thanks to its strong water repellent properties and the deep, lasting shine it provides to surfaces.

Carnauba wax blends well with other waxy ingredients, allowing formulators to fine tune the hardness and melting behavior of the finished product. Combining it with the softer, more pliable Natural Beeswax 50 g creates a balanced texture ideal for sticks and balms, while adding Avocado Wax 25 g enriches the formula with additional nourishing properties for the skin. For larger production runs, the Natural Beeswax 100 g pairs well with carnauba wax to form the base of a wide variety of solid cosmetic products.

Store carnauba wax in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, in a tightly sealed container, which preserves its properties over a long period without any loss of quality.

Firm Solid Perfume Base with Carnauba Wax

Carnauba wax 5 g

Jojoba oil 20 g

Fractionated coconut oil 15 g

Sweet almond oil 8 g

Fragrance oil 2 ml

Melt the carnauba wax gently on a water bath at around 85 degrees until the crystals fully dissolve, then stir in the jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil and almond oil until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, blend in the fragrance oil, and pour the mixture into small tins or molds, allowing it to set firmly at room temperature for a few hours before use.