Nautica Carnauba Wax Flakes

• INCI Name: Copernicia Cerifera Cera
• Form: Wax flakes
• Suitable For: Cosmetic formulation use only
• 100% natural
• Vegan friendly

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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

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.