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Palm wax from north-eastern Brazil
Carnauba wax is produced by the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera) as a natural barrier against evaporation on its leaves. With a melting point of 78–88 °C, it is one of the hardest natural waxes and is used in furniture polish, as a coating for sweets and in cosmetics.
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How does carnauba wax feel on your skin?
Carnauba wax makes solid products hard and smooth. Here is what that means for different skin conditions:
How does carnauba wax work on the skin?
Three mechanisms that make carnauba wax the hardness champion.
Maximum texture stability
A high melting point keeps solid products stable even in the heat.
Thin film
Together with oils and butters, the wax forms a thin film on the skin and slows down evaporation.
Gloss
Gives sticks and solid products a smooth, glossy surface.
What can you use carnauba wax for?
Gives lip care products stability and shine
Keeps its shape at summer temperatures
Gives sun sticks hold and shape
Stability even in warm climates
Climbing, surfing, hiking – stays solid and protects
Gives rich salves without beeswax stability
Carnauba wax pairs especially well with …
Ingredients often combined with carnauba wax.
Creamy care base – shea butter softens, carnauba firms up.
Learn moreA plant wax duo – candelilla softer, carnauba harder; together they let you adjust the firmness.
Learn moreA liquid carrier oil that balances the hardness of the wax.
Learn moreIn solid sun sticks, hard wax keeps the mass containing the filter particles in shape.
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