Beeswax (Apis mellifera)

Beeswax comes from the honeycomb of virgin bees. Bees process honey form the nectar and then convert it into wax. Ten pounds of honey produces one pound of wax. It has a honey like fragrance. It is used as an emulsifier and stiffener.

Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia antisyphilitica)

Caldelilla wax is taken from the candelilla plant a desert shrub that is native to Mexico and Texas. Is used as a thickener in products. Can be used in the same proportions in a recipe as beeswax.

Carnauba Wax Flakes (Copernicia prunifera)

The exudate from the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm tree. The melting point for this wax is 181 degrees F and is an extremely hard wax.

Jasmine Wax (Jasminum grandiflorum)

A floral wax which is derived from the process of making jasmine absolute. Once the absolute and the concrete have been extracted a wax remains. Used as a fragrant thickener in products.

Jojoba Wax Beads (Simmondsia chinensis)

A semisolid fraction of jojoba oil. Use as a gentle natural exfoliate.

Mimosa Wax (Acacia decurrens)

Derived from trees, shrubs and herbs that are native to tropical areas. A reddish yellow solid that has a long lasting odor. Pleasant smelling and often used in perfumes and self tanning products.