The Ingredients Store supplies 20+ natural waxes in the UK for cosmetics and candles: yellow and white beeswax (including BP/EP and organic), candelilla, carnauba, rice bran, sunflower, plant waxes and Lipowax D. Cosmetic waxes are sold from 500g to 25kg, with beeswax up to 1,000kg. Each wax lists its INCI name, with a specification and safety data sheet available.
We offer a diverse range of waxes tailored to meet your needs in cosmetics and candle making. Our waxes are available in two distinct formats: pastillated and refined, as well as hydrogenated. Hydrogenation is the process that converts liquid oil into a solid, waxy form by introducing hydrogen into the mix.
What sets our waxes apart is their impressive high melting point, which stands at a robust 65°C. This characteristic makes them particularly well-suited for lip care formulations, especially when compared to our range of butters. When you choose our waxes, you're selecting a versatile and dependable option that can be employed in various applications, from cosmetics to crafting exquisite candles.
Experience the exceptional quality and versatility of our waxes, designed to empower your formulations and creations with their unique properties. Explore the possibilities and unlock the potential of these waxes in your cosmetic and candle-making endeavors.
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Almond Wax, a blend of approximately 80% almond oil with 20% hydrogenated vegetable oil, cooled and pelletised, is a stable choice for a wide range...
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Avocado Wax, a premium ingredient crafted through a chemical-free hydrogenation process using the unsaponifiables of avocado oil. With a melting po...
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Our White Beeswax is a premium, all-purpose wax, derived from the natural secretions of honey bees and gently refined to remove its yellow colourat...
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This Beeswax is procured from the wax glands of honey Bees. This well-known and flexible wax is commonly used in items like lip-care, hair care, sk...
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Our Beeswax Yellow is a premium, 100% pure and natural wax derived from the natural secretions of honey bees. Filtered and pelletised for easy use,...
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Beeswax Yellow Organic is sourced from the wax secreted by honey bees. It is renowned for its versatility, being used for a range of purposes, from...
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Discover the versatility of Candelilla Wax! In pellet form, this wax offers an exceptional application for body butters, lip-care products, and can...
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Carnauba Wax, renowned as one of the toughest waxes available. Harvested from the leaves and leaf buds of the Carnauba palm in Brazil, its robust n...
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Golden Wax 464 stands as a testament to excellence in the realm of natural soy wax, and it's no wonder it holds the title of a best seller. Its sta...
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Prepare to be captivated by the excellence of Golden Wax 494, a soy wax that has garnered global acclaim for its exceptional performance. Crafted w...
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Introducing Grapeseed Wax, produced through a chemical-free hydrogenation process using the unsaponifiables of Grapeseed oil. With a melting point ...
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Jojoba Wax, crafted through a chemical-free hydrogenation process using the unsaponifiables of Jojoba oil. Whether used alone or blended with other...
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KeraSoy Container 4130 is Kerax's UK-made soy wax blend for container candles: jars, tins, tumblers and tealights. It's a single-pour wax that grip...
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KeraSoy Pillar 4120 is Kerax's UK-made soy wax blend for free-standing pillar candles and moulded shapes. It sets firm (melting point about 60°C), ...
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EcoSnow is Kerax's powdered blend of natural waxes for a frosted, snow-like finish on candles. Use it to give seasonal and winter collections a cry...
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Kerax Gel Wax is a crystal-clear candle gel made from fully refined oils and polymers. It sets to a transparent, jelly-like finish, so it's the wax...
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LIPOWAX® D is a versatile emulsifying wax system that helps create stable emulsions across a wide pH range. Suitable for skincare creams and lotion...
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Nature Wax C3, also known as Eco Soya Wax, is a top choice for candle makers for several compelling reasons. Its lower burn temperature sets it apa...
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Introducing Olive Wax, crafted through a chemical-free hydrogenation process using the unsaponifiables of Olive oil. With a melting point of approx...
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Introducing The Ingredients Store's Rice Bran Wax—a natural, vegetable-based wax derived from the extraction of rice bran oil. This white wax is av...
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Introducing The Ingredients Store Sunflower Wax. Crafted through a chemical-free hydrogenation process using the unsaponifiables of Sunflower oil, ...
View full detailsWaxes give structure. In lip balms, sticks, salves, solid perfumes and pomades they set the hardness and melt point; in creams and lotions small amounts add body and stability; and in mascaras and hair waxes they add hold and gloss. Plant waxes such as candelilla, carnauba and rice bran are the usual vegan alternatives to beeswax. Waxes also reduce oil bleed in balms and help lipsticks and solid perfumes hold their shape in warm conditions.
| Wax | Character |
|---|---|
| Beeswax (Cera Alba) | Flexible, slightly tacky; the classic balm wax. Yellow is natural; white is refined to a paler, lower-odour wax |
| Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera Wax) | Harder than beeswax and glossy; use roughly half the amount when substituting |
| Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera Wax) | The hardest natural wax, high melt point; adds firmness and shine |
| Rice bran and sunflower wax | Firm vegan structuring waxes for sticks and balms |
| Plant "waxes" (almond, avocado, olive, grapeseed, jojoba) | Softer, oil-derived waxes for creamy balms and body butters; check the INCI on each page |
| Lipowax D | An emulsifying wax (Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20) from Vantage for creams and lotions |
When you swap one wax for another, adjust by weight and test the hardness of a small batch. As a guide, beeswax melts at roughly 62 to 64°C, candelilla at about 68 to 73°C and carnauba at about 82 to 86°C, so the plant waxes give a firmer stick that holds up better in warm weather. Exact figures for each wax are on its specification.
Pair waxes with natural butters and carrier oils for balms. Candle waxes, including Golden Wax and KeraSoy, are in candle and wax melt making.
Most cosmetic waxes are sold in 1kg, 5kg and 25kg packs. Yellow beeswax is listed up to 100kg and white BP/EP beeswax up to 1,000kg. For pallet quantities and regular contracts, see our cosmetic ingredients supply page or email support@theingredientsstore.com.
For most waxes we hold a specification, safety data sheet and supplier product statement, and for beeswax a food allergen declaration and manufacturing flow chart. White beeswax is supplied to the BP/EP standard. Beeswax, candelilla and carnauba are also documented as suitable for food use per supplier product statements, which matters for coatings and glazes. Certificates of analysis are available on request.
Brands producing balms and sticks at volume can see our cosmetic and personal care manufacturers page. Buying beeswax or soy wax for candles by the box or pallet? See wholesale candle wax.
| Products in range | 20+ waxes (cosmetic and candle) |
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| Types | Beeswax (yellow, white BP/EP, organic), candelilla, carnauba, rice bran, sunflower, plant waxes, emulsifying wax |
| Pack sizes | 500g to 25kg; beeswax up to 1,000kg |
| Vegan options | Candelilla, carnauba, rice bran, sunflower and plant waxes |
| Documents | Specification and SDS; product statement for most; CoA on request |
| Typical uses | Lip balms, sticks, salves, creams, hair waxes, candles |
Candelilla wax is the most common substitute. It is harder than beeswax, so start with roughly half the amount. Carnauba, rice bran and sunflower waxes are also plant-derived options.
Yellow beeswax is filtered natural wax with its honey colour and scent. White beeswax is refined to a pale, low-odour wax; our white grade meets the BP/EP standard.
Yes. Beeswax is sold from 500g, with yellow listed up to 100kg and white BP/EP up to 1,000kg. Contact us for pallet quantities and regular supply.
Yes. Lipowax D from Vantage is an emulsifying wax (Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20) used to make stable creams and lotions.
Beeswax works for pillars and tapers. For soy container candles and wax melts, see Golden Wax, Nature Wax C3 and KeraSoy in our candle and wax melt making collection.
