What is it?
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax is a natural, plant-derived wax obtained from the surface of the Candelilla shrub’s leaves and stems. It is a hard wax with a high melting point, used as a vegan alternative to beeswax in cosmetic and skincare formulations.
Where does it come from?
Candelilla Wax is harvested from the Candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), which grows naturally in the Chihuahuan Desert regions of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. The wax is extracted by boiling the plant in water and collecting the wax that rises to the surface.