Moisture Locking: Beeswax is an excellent emollient and humectant, sealing in moisture and preventing dehydration. This material complies with the NF monograph and is suitable for food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. After collection, workers must immerse the plants in a mixture of water and acid, and the wax becomes separated as the liquid boils.

It is also suitable in other technical industries and can be used as a substitute for Carnauba wax in certain applications. The main difference between the two is candelilla wax is a vegan product and beeswax is an animal product. It is imperative to consult a medical practitioner before using this product for therapeutic purposes.A staggering 60-90% of medicinal and aromatic plant species in trade are wild-harvested, yet the sustainability of their harvest is relatively unknown. The supplier works with local communities and has put sustainability at the heart of everything they do. After the wax has been further processed into blocks, lumps, pastilles, pellets, flakes, granules, or powder, it is ready to be used. Candelilla Wax has traditionally been used in various commercial applications for products such as inks, paints, crayons, polishing waxes and varnishes, pharmaceuticals, chewing gum, and candy; however, NDA’s Candelilla Wax is intended for topical applications only, hence it may be added to hand and foot creams, lotion bars, depilatory waxes, soaps, lip products and stick foundations among other cosmetics, as well as to candles.

We encourage industries using the Wild Dozen, or any other wild plant ingredients, to delve into their supply chains - to understand the working conditions of harvesters that are supplying the ingredients they use and consider how they can support a sustainable harvest and good working conditions. Once it has been dried sufficiently, it is then packed into bundles and brought to the area where it can be boiled. Candelilla Wax: Information: Candelilla Wax makes a suitable alternative to beeswax or mineral waxes. It is very stable and easy to work with, and its low melting point makes it the perfect addition to formulations where a raised melting point is not desirable. Unit 3d Arrow Trading Estate,, Corporation Road, , Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5LR, Company Number: 11782598, VAT Number: 359 4658 48, , , Please use the contact us form and we will reply as soon as possible.Make smarter decisions with instant access to industry-specific regulatory content when you upgrade to a premium Prospector account. It provides a vital source of livelihood to impoverished local communities of the Chihuahuan Desert; top importers include the USA, Japan, Germany and France, and its international trade is regulated by CITES*. Candelilla wax is a superb oil binder and gives the products a beautiful shine, protects the ingredients and prevents them from sticking together. Candelilleros tend to be among the poorest in Mexican society and are paid very little for the challenging work they do, and their limited employment opportunities can render them vulnerable to exploitation. Understanding the differences, benefits, and functions of these waxes allows cosmetic formulators to make informed choices based on their desired product attributes and target audience preferences.

Candelilla is used in lipsticks and mascaras and does everything from lengthen lashes to improve the shelf life of lip products. C, candelilla wax consists of mainly hydrocarbons (about 50%, chains with 29–33 carbons), esters of higher molecular weight (20–29%), free acids (7–9%), and resins (12–14%, mainly triterpenoid esters). TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working to ensure that trade in wild species is legal and sustainable for the benefit of the planet and people. It is recommended that you use half the amount of candelilla wax as beeswax since it has twice the stiffening powers.The full set of lists reviewed have been curated by UL's LOLI Regulatory Database specific for Prospector.