What are natural waxes?
Natural waxes are solid to soft raw materials of natural origin. They come from plant or animal sources and are used in many areas as functional raw materials. They are based on renewable or natural raw materials. Depending on the type, natural waxes can serve as consistency agents, protective layers, film formers, hardening agents, or fragrance carriers. That is why they are in demand in candles, cosmetics, care products, and technical applications.
Soy wax for candles
Soy wax is a plant-based, vegan wax made from hydrogenated soya oil. It is especially commonly used for scented candles in jars, as it can be processed well with fragrance oils and colourants and supports an even burn. Soy wax is generally soft and therefore only limitedly suitable for freestanding candles. One exception is Kerasoy 4120, which has been developed specifically for pillar candles.
Rapeseed wax for candles
Rapeseed wax is a plant-based wax based on rapeseed oil and a popular choice for sustainable candles. It is often used for tealights, pillar candles, and scented candles, as it can burn cleanly and offers a good burn time.
Beeswax for candles
Beeswax is a classic natural wax and is very popular because of its attractive appearance and warm, natural scent. It is used for candles, cosmetics, and technical applications, and is particularly interesting when a natural look is desired. We offer high-quality beeswax in various grades for the production of candles and other products.
Stearin for stable candles
In the candle sector, “stearin” is often used as a general term for wax raw materials containing stearic acid. It provides shape stability and a characteristic crystalline surface, making it suitable for smooth, stable, and drip-free candles. Our stearins are purely plant-based, with the only exception being Tefacid 1 VL H, which is derived from tallow.
Plant-based waxes for vegan formulations
If you want to make vegan cosmetic products, you will find suitable plant-based waxes such as candelilla wax, berry wax, and rice wax. These waxes are well suited to modern natural cosmetics and can be combined with many other raw materials.
Carnauba wax
Carnauba wax is a particularly hard plant wax and is often used in lip care, hair wax, and solid cosmetic products. It provides stability, a pleasant texture, and a non-sticky feel on the skin.
Thanks to its properties, carnauba wax is particularly well suited to formulations that require greater firmness and a smooth finish. It is therefore a popular choice in natural cosmetics and solid care products.
Animal waxes
Well-known animal waxes include lanolin, beeswax, and shellac. These raw materials are of natural origin, but are not vegan, and are valued in cosmetics, care products, and technical applications.
Waxes for salve bases
Salve bases form the foundation for homemade salves and creams. Soft waxes and fatty raw materials such as lanolin, shea butter, cocoa butter, soft soya wax, and coconut wax are well suited as a base for nourishing formulations.
Technical applications
Natural waxes are also used in technical and care applications. They are used, for example, in polishes, sealants, wood protection products, and leather care, because they can protect surfaces, nourish them, and make them more water-repellent. Particularly hard waxes such as carnauba wax or shellac are often used in these applications, as they combine shine and protection.
High-quality natural waxes
Discover a wide range of high-quality natural waxes for DIY, hobby use, and professional processing. Our products are available in flexible pack sizes from 1 kg up to original packs of 25 kg.