We know there are plenty of treasured ingredients for our hair & skin right in our own backyard.Candelilla wax is one such treasure which we find rich in nutrients & easily absorbed into the scalp & hair.

1. All-Natural and Multifunctional Candelilla Vegetable Wax
Candelilla wax is a treasure for our hair right from our backyard. It comes from an
upright and leafless plant growing about two feet tall which slowly spreads by
suckering from base in order to form large clumps. Candelilla plant grows in
bunches and typically prefers hot and dry conditions combined with well-drained
calciferous soil. This native plant of Mexico extends into southern Texas as well.
Wax extracted from Candelilla plant is a natural and multifunctional vegetable
wax comprising of a complex of natural wax esters. Candelilla wax is a viscosity
enhancer, non-gelling thickener and film former with protecting properties. It is a
stabilizer, emulsifier, cosmetic astringent and skin conditioning ingredient which
is absolutely odorless. Moreover, it is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol.

2. This hard and brittle wax is abundantly found in and around Mexico’s Chihuahuan
Desert.
● Candelilla wax color ranges from yellow to brown and from opaque to
translucent. This unique wax with high melting point is also hard and brittle
when solid.
● There are many uses to Candelilla wax. Quite often it is mixed with other
waxes in order to harden the blend without raising the melting point. It is
nowadays commonly used in the cosmetic industry.
● Beeswax and Candelilla wax share similar properties and can
interchangeably be used in some cases. Use Candelilla wax as a vegan
alternative to beeswax.
Properties of Candelilla Wax
Being very rich in nutrients, Candelilla wax is easily absorbed into skin.
Subsequently, it acts as a barrier and helps in preventing loss of moisture.
Candelilla wax effectively binds ingredients in a product alongside creating a
workable texture. In other words Candelilla wax can be utilized for stiffening the
texture of products without hardening them. It is also used as an emulsifier in
products with creamy consistency because it prevents both oil and water
components from separating.
Candelilla vegetable wax is quite often utilized as a viable substitute for beeswax.
It is rich in nutrients and easily absorbed into hair and scalp alongside creating an
instant barrier so as to prevent loss of moisture. Candelilla wax adds lubricity and
gloss to hair. Creamy consistency of Candelilla vegetable wax makes it an ideal

3. ingredient for smooth applications in depilatories and in several hair care
products including hair conditioners and scalp treatments.
Other Applications of Candelilla Wax
Many cosmetics are formulated with Candelilla as an ingredient. These include
lipsticks, lip glosses and creams, body creams, hair care products, eyelash
masques and body lotion. Candelilla wax is also used in the manufacture of
chewing gum for its plastic properties. Its oil retention property is helpful in
conserving flavors for which this vegetable wax has demonstrated its usefulness
over the majority over majority of synthetic waxes. Candelilla vegetable wax is
also useful in improving hardness of other soft waxes.
Candelilla vegetable wax has also found its place in the Ristrah’s Schild Hair Color
Stain Protector. It is an important ingredient of this all-natural formula also
containing vitamins, natural oils and Shea butter which act as a shield against hair
color stains while nourishing the skin at the same time. Schild Hair Color Stain
Protector is free of parabens, phthalates, SLS/SLES, PEG, petrochemicals,
synthetic fragrances, alcohol and animal ingredients. Just apply Schild Hair Color
Stain Protector along the hairline, forehead, ears and neck before using the hair
dye off skin. However, ensure that you do not apply it to hair. Rinse, only when
you are rinsing the hair color.
References
Candelilla Institute: www.candelilla.org/?page_id=534

4. TruthinAging: https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/euphorbia-
cerifera-candelilla-wax