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ABOUT
BEESWAX
Beeswax
is a natural emulsifier used in creams and lotions where the use of
synthetic emulsifiers such as ewax NF are not desired.
Products
using beeswax produce what is called a water/oil emulsion. The main
characteristic of this is that it doesn't sink in as fast as we are accustomed.
I
find in some applications it is my preference as many lotions don't
give much staying power and leave my skin feeling softer, but not
really moisturized.
Beeswax
is also used to harden soaps and is an important ingredient in
salves and some body butters. Used in a body butter, it will give a
thicker product suitable especially for feet and very dry places
where you don't necessarily want it to sink in right away.
Beeswax is of course a staple ingredient in beeswax candles. It is used in furniture and floor polish.
Our
Beeswax is 100% natural, no solvents are used during manufacture.
ABOUT
CARNAUBA WAX
Carnauba wax naturally occurs as a coating on the leaves on the Brazilian Carnauba palm (Copernica Cerifera). To seperate the wax, leaves are dried for several days and then fed into beaters where the wax is removed. Carnauba is the hardest natural wax available, it is brittle, non-tacky and lustrous, making it a favourite ingredient in furniture and hardwood floor polishes. It has a melting point of 182 degrees.
It can be used much the same as beeswax in other applications, since it is a harder wax, it takes a bit longer to melt.
ABOUT
PALM STEARIC ACID
Not
to be confused with emulsifying Wax, stearic acid is a thickener
used in creams and lotions. It is also used in soaps to create a
harder bar.
Some
Stearic Acid is animal source so it's always a good idea to check
ifyou are making non animal products.
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PREMIUM
PHARMACOPIA GRADE BEESWAX
This
beeswax has a beautifully delicate, sweet scent. It puts me in mind of fresh honey (go figure!)
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1lb
- 9.99 Quantity
5lb
- 44.97 Quantity
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WHITE BEESWAX BEADS
These beads are extremely easy to use, odourless and white in colour, perfect
for formulations that call for a white end
product that you can scent to your specifications.
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1lb
- 10.99 Quantity
5lb
- 49.97 Quantity
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BEIGE BEESWAX BEADS
If
you are looking for beeswax that is
easy to use, this is it! Beige
coloured
pellets that you can easily measure
and melt. |
1lb
- 9.97 Quantity
5lb
- 44.97 Quantity
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CARNAUBA WAX FLAKES
A light beige in colour, these wax flakes are extremely easy to measure and pour. Melt point is a little higher than beeswax. Perfect for vegan products and Scented Tarts or candles.
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8oz
- 6.99 Quantity
16oz
- 12.99 Quantity
5lb
- 59.99 Quantity
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PALM
STEARIC ACID
White
wax flakes.
Sometimes used to make a harder bar,
a good idea if you are pouring into intricate molds.
Also used to stiffen creams and lotions and to make wax ornaments |
4oz
- 2.47 Quantity
8oz
- 3.97 Quantity
1lb
- 6.97 Quantity
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