At Biome's Naked Beauty Bar TM, you will find all of the beautiful raw ingredients you need to make your own natural and organic skin care and cleaning products. The purpose of our social and biological risk ratings is not to dissuade businesses and consumers from using wild plant ingredients that can be harvested sustainably. Source: Candelilla wax is derived from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It’s also used in a variety of other specialty applications as soap-making, leather and furniture polish.

Candelilleros tend to be among the poorest in Mexican society and are paid very little for the challenging work they do, and their limited employment opportunities can render them vulnerable to exploitation. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents such as acetone, chloroform, benzene, and turpentine. Generate the certificate of analysis for your purchased product by entering your Batch Number which can be found on the packaging of your product. Moisture Locking: Beeswax is an excellent emollient and humectant, sealing in moisture and preventing dehydration. Premium Grade Candelilla Wax is an Orange / Yellow hard wax which is an excellent Vegan friendly replacement for Beeswax in Vegan products.Cosmetic use - as an alternative to beeswax, it us used as a thickener in lip balms, creams and lotions. In fact, its versatility as an ingredient makes it the most traded wild-sourced medicinal and aromatic plant listed on CITES Appendix II, by volume. It's a great vegan alternative to beeswax for your balm and body butter products as it's rich in nutrients and helps to bind other ingredients together, whilst also creating a workable texture that is easily absorbed into the skin. 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.

Candelilla wax is can be found in lipsticks and lotions, often as a vegan alternative to other waxes like beeswax. TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working to ensure that trade in wild species is legal and sustainable for the benefit of the planet and people.Behind this seemingly minor ingredient, there can lie complex supply chains and significant environmental and social risks. Using seperation tanks, the wax is then cleaned from the top "the cerote" and left to cool and solidify at room temperature. The many similarities that Candelilla and Beeswax share, namely their beneficial properties, scents, and melting points, to name a few, make these two interchangeable waxes natural alternatives to each other. It provides a vital source of livelihood to impoverished local communities of the Chihuahuan Desert; top importers include the USA, Japan, Germany and France, and its international trade is regulated by CITES*. This material complies with the NF monograph and is suitable for food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.