Candelilla Wax - Beads

State: Brittle, hard, slightly tacky vegetable wax that is supplied in Small round Beads.

Color: Yellowish brown and opaque to translucent.

Synonyms: Euphorbia Antisyphilitica, Euphorbia Cerifera

Uses: The common uses of Candelilla Wax includes lipsticks, lip balms, salves, creams, body butters, hair pomades and is often used as a substitute for beeswax in both cosmetic and candle recipes. However, the amount of wax needed should be reduced as Candelilla Was has twice the stiffening ability of Beeswax. It can also be used in soaps. It will create a quickened trace but an excessive usage of the wax will soften the soap. It can also be used as a substitute for Carnauba wax and has a softer texture than it does. It is also used in crayons, creams, candy and gum, sealing waxes, polishing waxes, pharmaceuticals, electric insulators, precision casting and paper coatings. It is good to use for these items because of its chemical stability, ability to provide shine, protection against moisture, high melting point and adhesive ability. For gums and candy it is able to hold flavor and has a chewable texture.

Recipe/Process: Vegan Lip Balm

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce virgin coconut oil
• 2 ounces hemp seed oil, almond oil or avocado oil
• ¼ tsp rosemary extract
• 1.2 ounces of candelilla wax
• A couple of drops of vitamin E
• A few drops of flavor or essential oils or a combination of them. Tangerine, cranberry and boysenberry flavor oils are good ideas.

Heat on low and melt the Candelilla wax in a pan. When melted add in the rest of the ingredients except the essential or flavor oils. Heat the mixture thoroughly and then transfer to a heat safe container with a pour spout. Add and mix in the essential and/or the essential oils. Stir well and quickly pour into their lip balm container or tubes. You can use a pipette in order to top off the lip balm tubes. If the mixture begins to solidify while you are still filling the containers, heat for a couple of seconds in the microwave. This recipe makes approximately 5 ounces of lip balm.

Odor: A distinctive, characteristic odor

Natural: Candelilla Wax is obtained from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub which is a small shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The wax occurs as a scaly substance covering the shrub as it helps it to retain moisture. When the wax is removed from the plant, the plant is allowed to dry. Dried Candelilla shrubs are used for fuel. Parts of the plant’s root system is left to grow another plant within three years. These shrubs are grown in the hottest and driest areas to produce a high amount of wax and to create high wax yielding varieties of the plant.

Shelf Life: 2 years if stored properly

Storage Directions: Store in tightly sealed containers, in a cool, dry location protected from light and heat. Do not store near strong acids or oxidizing agents.

Cautions: If ingested induce vomiting and seek medical assistance immediately.

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