INCI: Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Category: Vegetable wax
Candelilla Wax is an ideal vegetable wax for vegan balm and stick formulas. As a preferred vegan alternative to beeswax, it imparts hardness, shine, and a protective film layer to formulas.
Physical Form: Hard yellow wax
Melting Point: 68 – 73°C
Function:
- Viscosity-increasing
- Film-forming
- Protective layer
Usage Rate: 2% – 20%
🧴 Usage Recommendations
| Recommended Rate |
2% – 20% |
| Applications |
Lip balm, deodorant stick, lipstick, vegan candle, body butter, sun stick |
| How to Use |
Melt in the oil phase above 75°C. You can freely mix it with other waxes and butters. |
| 💡 Tip |
It is harder than beeswax; use half the amount of beeswax to achieve the same hardness. When combined with shea butter, it creates an excellent lip balm consistency. |
