Natural Heroes 712. Carnauba Wax

Carnauba Wax - The Queen of Waxes

Carnauba wax is a yellowish-brown wax from the leaves of the carnauba palm, which naturally occurs in northeastern Brazil. The wax is known as the queen of waxes, because it is such a stable and versatile product. The leaves of the carnauba palm secrete a fatty substance during the hottest period of the year to protect themselves. This wax is harvested from the leaves by crushing them.

Carnauba wax is widely used in cosmetics to give products firmness and shine, but also in food; for example, the shiny coating on liquorice and wine gums. Unlike beeswax, which is also often used for these reasons, carnauba wax is plant-based and therefore suitable for vegans.

It is an ideal ingredient for making your own lip balm or deodorant stick, for example. It provides extra firmness so your product doesn't melt as quickly. In addition, it gives a beautiful shine and cares for your skin by attracting and retaining moisture in your skin.

How to use carnauba wax

Depending on your DIY recipe, determine the amount and melt the desired amount of carnauba wax in a bain-marie. The melting point is very high (between 82 and 86 °C), so it may take some time. Once melted, add your other ingredients and heat them briefly to mix them thoroughly.

Pour your mixture into a glass bottle or jar and let it cool.