Carnauba wax

Carnauba wax is a hard, yellow wax from the leaves of the Copernicia Cerifera palm in Brazil. It is the hardest vegetable wax.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

Thin yellow flakes

Typically 30% or less will be sufficient. Learn more here.

When melted it creates very firm, glassy products. Learn more here.

Mine smells like pretty much nothing, but I have heard from readers that theirs has a very strong scent that comes through in finished products. I would recommend sourcing a refined version and inquiring with the supplier about the scent before purchasing.

Average

80–85°C (176–185°F)

Oil

Carnauba wax offers excellent, glassy hardening to our products, and thanks to its high melting point it can be an especially good choice for hot climates. I will sometimes blend it with beeswax to get the creaminess of beeswax and the glide of carnauba wax.

No; I’d recommend having one of the “C” waxes (candelilla or carnauba), but they’re similar enough that I don’t think you need both.

I would recommend sourcing a refined version and inquiring with the supplier about the scent before purchasing.

Strong, glassy, glossy hardening wax.

Carnauba wax does not give the creamy consistency beeswax does, and as such it can be a bit disappointing in products if you are looking for a creamy end product.

Candelilla wax is a good alternative.

Include it in the heated oil phase of your formula; it must be melted into the product.

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, carnauba wax should last at least

Carnauba wax is sold in three different grades: T1, T3, and T4 (learn more here). You’ll want T1 for your cosmetics.

50g (1.76oz)

Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier.