Mystic Moments Candelilla Wax 100g | 100% Natural Vegan GMO Free

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Mystic Moments Candelilla Wax 100g | 100% Natural Vegan GMO Free

Mystic Moments Candelilla Wax 100g | 100% Natural Vegan GMO Free

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Candelilla Wax - Euphorbia Cerifera is suitable for use as a thickener in Lip Balms, Lip Gloss and Creams. The following lists represent a selection of UL's ChemADVISOR™ Regulatory Database, curated for Prospector in Compliance Highlights. The main difference is that Candelilla is a vegan wax, whereas Beeswax is considered to be an animal byproduct. It is also useful in the manufacturing of cosmetic products as it helps to bind all the ingredients together and create a thick and workable texture with water-repellent properties. The IUCN SSC Medicinal Plant Specialist Group (MPSG) is a global network of specialists contributing within our own institutions and in our own regions, as well as world-wide, to the conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants.

Source: Candelilla wax is derived from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. Candelilla wax is a bit denser than beeswax, so you will have to adjust your DIY skincare recipes if you are substituting it for beeswax. This wax is the ingredient that finds its way into cosmetics, including lipsticks and lotions, often as a vegan alternative to other waxes like beeswax.To manage your cookie preferences in future, visit the "Cookie Statement" link at the bottom of any page. Behind this seemingly minor ingredient, there can lie complex supply chains and significant environmental and social risks. It controls the texture, consistency, and spreadability of products, ensuring a smooth and easy application.

Skin Protection: Candelilla wax, similar to beeswax, forms a protective barrier on the skin, guarding against external aggressors and locking in moisture. We encourage industries using the Wild Dozen, or any other wild plant ingredients, to delve into their supply chains - to understand the working conditions of harvesters that are supplying the ingredients they use and consider how they can support a sustainable harvest and good working conditions. Our candelilla wax (beads) is derived from the leaves of the small candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.From employees and farmers to land management, they invest to improve well-being, safety and environmental impact. It may also be a reference to the upright growth of the plant’s stems, which resemble pencils or, more fittingly, candles – even more so because of their waxy outer layer; in nature, Candelilla wax forms the thick coating of its source plant’s leaves and stems and functions as the plant’s defense mechanism against the severe weather conditions of the desert.

Candelilla Wax is reputed to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks as well as the signs of aging, such as wrinkles and age spots. In this blog, we'll delve into the differences, benefits, and functions of beeswax and candelilla wax in cosmetic products.Like beeswax, this unique wax has quite a high melting point, and acts as a stabiliser and emulsifier in balms, creams, salves and lotions. Soothing and Healing: Beeswax is known to possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it beneficial for soothing irritated or inflamed skin. A wax covers the stalks of the candelilla plant during the dry season to minimise water loss through evaporation. It is also suitable in other technical industries and can be used as a substitute for Carnauba wax in certain applications.

Candelilla Wax is derived from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub, native to Mexico and the South-Western United States. We are really particular about where the wax on our site comes from, and we will only source it from locations that we can trust. On the contrary, it is to guide where steps can be taken to secure the long-term survival of wild-harvested species and availability of the sourced ingredients, improve marginalised livelihoods and enhance business ethics.Since the plant is found mainly in remote parts of the desert, harvesting trips may last several days and involve setting up temporary camps along arduous journeys. The world Candelilla translates to "little candle", so Candelilla Wax has a long and traditional use as a Candle Wax. Be the first to hear about limited edition products, exclusive collaborations, and all things LUSH - including our secret master plan to create a cosmetics revolution! Binding Agent: Candelilla wax acts as a binding agent, helping ingredients in lipsticks, hand balms, and other solid cosmetic products adhere together, resulting in their desired shape and form. Candelilla wax is derived from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera or Euphorbia antisyphilitica), which is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern US.



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