NAUTICA Carnauba Wax Flakes - 500G

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Nautica Carnauba Wax Flakes are a natural vegetable wax used in DIY cosmetic and body care formulations to add hardness, structure, and a more durable finish. Known as one of the hardest natural waxes available, it is especially useful in balms, salves, and other anhydrous products where a firmer texture is needed.

This flaked version is easier to weigh and melt than a solid block, which makes it more convenient for home formulators and small-batch makers. It is a raw material for formulation use rather than a ready-to-apply finished product. Why we love it: Carnauba wax is a brilliant plant-based option when you want firmness and structure without using beeswax.

The flaked format makes it much easier to work with, especially in small batches where simple measuring and reliable melting matter. Also available in Sample Sizes. Key Properties INCI Name: Copernicia Cerifera Cera Form: Wax flakes Suitable For: Cosmetic formulation use only 100% natural Vegan friendly What It's Used For Add firmness to balms, salves, and other anhydrous products Use as a vegan alternative to beeswax in suitable formulations Increase structure and stability in DIY body care products Help create a harder final texture in wax-and-oil blends Support pigment hold in wax-based creations where a firmer wax phase is useful Who It's For This Product Is For: Makers formulating balms, salves, and wax-based body care products People looking for a vegan alternative to beeswax DIY formulators who want a harder natural wax for more structure Small-batch makers who prefer wax in an easy-to-measure flaked format This Product Is Not For: Direct use on the skin without formulation Water-based products without a suitable formulation system Anyone looking for a soft wax with a low melting point Finished-product use straight from the pack How To Use As a Structuring Wax: Melt with oils and butters to add hardness and improve the final texture of balms and salves.

As a Beeswax Alternative: Use in vegan formulations where a firmer plant wax is preferred. As a Texture Adjuster: Start with a conservative amount, then increase gradually until you reach the firmness you want. Formulation Tip: A carnauba wax to oil ratio of 1:3 and up is often a useful starting point, depending on the final texture you want.

Processing Tip: Heat thoroughly during melting, as carnauba wax has a higher melting point than many other natural waxes. Safety Instructions For cosmetic formulation use only Do not ingest Melt with care using appropriate heat-safe equipment Take care when handling hot oils and molten wax Keep out of reach of children Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct heat FAQs Q: Why choose carnauba wax instead of beeswax?

A: Carnauba wax is a plant-based option that gives a firmer finish, which makes it especially useful in vegan formulations and products that need more structure. Q: Does carnauba wax melt as easily as softer waxes? A: No, it has a higher melting point than many other natural waxes, so it needs more heat and a little more patience during melting.