Obtained from candelilla plants for use in lipsticks, solid fragrances, and liquid powders to give them body. Used in emollients to protect the skin against moisture loss. The CIR Expert Panel concludes this is a safe ingredient.
Is Candelilla wax a good alternative to beeswax?
Candelilla wax is not a very appropriate direct swap for beeswax it’s very smooth and harder than beeswax, but seems to melt much faster than beeswax. To draw a comparison, candelilla wax is to beeswax as grapeseed oil is to shea butter.
