Berry Was

What is Berry Was?

This very light yellow to white wax with a mild scent is also called Chinese, Japanese or sumac wax and comes from the fruits of the Chinese or Japanese lacquer tree. China processes about 150 million tons of lacquer tree fruits per year. The wax is obtained by boiling the juice of the fruits so that the wax floats to the top by itself. The laundry is then filtered and further processed into pallets.

What makes Berry Was so special?

Officially, looking at the chemical structure, Berry Was is not a wax. This is because it contains triglycerides such as palmitic acid (80%), stearic acid (8%) and oleic acid (4%). With a low melting point of between 48 â"ƒ and 54 â"ƒ it is a soft wax, 20% of the wax melts even below 30 degrees. This makes it a particularly soft wash with a rich but powdery skin feel. As a co-emulsifier (an emulsifier used alongside another emulsifier), Berry Wax does a great job of blending butters and oils together in a recipe. In addition, it gives your creations a soft fluffy structure that makes you happy.

How do you use Berry Was?

Mix the Berry Wax together with the oils and butters in your recipe and heat it to 55 degrees. For the best result, combine Berry Wax with another wax such as Myrica Fruit Was of Candelillawas. For example, make a nice balm with it, for your body, face or lips. The variations are endless!

Please note: Berry Wax is not suitable for candle making.