Candelillawas

Candelilla - a beauty product from the Mexican desert

The candelilla shrub grows mainly in Mexico and has been used for generations for The versatile wax that is available from it. The wax is harvested from the bush by specially trained workers, so-called Candlesticks, because it is a tightly controlled sustainable process. The wax is always obtained from the wild and is therefore a super environmentally friendly product.

Candelilla wax is a wonderful ingredient in homemade creams and balms and is a great vegan alternative to beeswax. It retains moisture and cares for your skin intensively. It also provides the necessary firmness so that your DIY product does not become too soft; Especially useful in deodorant and lip balm. An ingredient you can't miss as a DIY-er!

How do you use candelilla wax?

Depending on what your DIY recipe is, you determine the amount and melt the desired amount of candelilla wax au bain-marie. The melting point is slightly higher than that of beeswax (around 70°C), so it can take a while. Once it has melted, add your other ingredients and heat them for a while so that you can mix them well.

Then, pour your mixture into a glass bottle or jar and allow to cool before using it.