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INCI: Copernicia cerifera syn. prunifera (Carnauba) Wax from the leaves, harvested in Brazil.
Carnauba Wax is exuded from the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree known as Copernica cerifera. Also referred to as the "Tree of Life", local Brazilians use many of the trees' produce for various necessities. Grown in the northeastern region of Brazil, the Carnauba tree proliferates along river banks, streams, and damp lowlands. Although various Carnauba palms exist in other parts of South America, Africa, and Ceylon, Carnauba wax is unique to the Brazilian palm, due to Brazil's irregular rainy seasons. The wax is obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm which are collected and beaten to loosen the wax and then refined and/or bleached.
Appearance: Brittle yellowish-brown solid flakes with a mild odour.
Uses: Organic Carnauba Wax comes in the form of hard yellow flakes and is widely used in cosmetics as an emulsifier or as a thickening agent for lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, deodorant, and sun care preparations. Carnauba Wax is the hardest natural wax and has lustrous composition making it the leading choice for ointments, pharmaceuticals (tablet coatings), candles, and polishes.
Compatibility: Carnauba Wax is compatible with most animal, vegetable, and mineral waxes and a large variety of natural and synthetic resins. A temperature of 172 degrees Fahrenheit (78 degrees Celsius) is required to melt carnauba wax.
Photo of the tree thanks to Tacarijus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
