Description: The Candelilla Plant (Euphorbia Antisyphillitica and Pedilanthus Pavonis) grows in Northeastern Mexico in the wilds of the north central plains and foothills of the Chihuahua Desert, a semi-arid area of more than 100,000 square kilometers. The production of Candelilla Wax is confined to areas where rugged climatic and topographical conditions combine to produce the highest wax-yielding varieties. Plants growing in the hottest and driest areas produce a scale-like covering on the plant, which, after processing at hundreds of rural sites, yields a hard vegetable wax of superior quality. 

Candelilla Wax is compatible with most animal, vegetable and mineral waxes and a large variety of natural and synthetic resins. 

Format: Yellow wax flakes

Common Uses: Candelilla wax is often used as a vegan alternative to beeswax in balms.  It has the same applications as carnauba wax, although it is softer and glossier.

Usage rate:  1-10%

INCI: Candelilla Cera

Safety data according to the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel:

• "Safe as used up to 17% of your formula."

CAS#  8006-44-8