CANDELILA WAX

Candelilla wax is a natural vegetable wax derived from the leaves of the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), which is native to northern Mexico, southwestern United States, and parts of Central America. This wax is harvested through a sustainable process that involves cutting and crushing the leaves of the candelilla plant to extract the wax.Candelilla wax typically appears as hard, yellow-brown to brownish-grey beads. It has a slightly glossy or crystalline appearance and a firm texture at room temperature.

Candelilla wax finds wide application in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial products. In cosmetics and personal care products, it serves as a natural alternative to synthetic waxes and is commonly used in lip balms, lipsticks, lotions, creams, and hair care products for its moisturizing and thickening properties. In pharmaceuticals, candelilla wax is utilized as a binder and coating agent for tablets and capsules. It is also employed in food products such as chewing gum, candies, and food coatings as a glazing agent or vegan alternative to beeswax.

Candelilla wax is considered an environmentally friendly alternative to animal-based waxes like beeswax. The harvesting of candelilla wax is sustainable since it does not harm the candelilla shrub, which can regenerate after pruning.