Essentially Natural Pure Sunflower Wax
Essentially Natural Pure Sunflower Wax
6 in stock
Couldn't load pickup availability
Pure Sunflower Wax is a 100% plant-based vegetable wax made from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) with a naturally high melting point. It is double-refined for a lighter colour and a clean, hard-wax performance in anhydrous cosmetics. This wax is a vegan alternative that can be used alongside, or in place of, traditional waxes in structured formulas.
Key properties
- Ingredient Type: Vegetable wax
- Botanical Source: Helianthus annuus
- Texture: Hard wax with a high melting point
- Refining: Double-refined, light-coloured wax
- Suitable For: Vegan formulations
- Ingredients: 100% Pure Sunflower Wax (Helianthus annuus)
- Size Options: 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg or 5kg
What it’s used for
- Lipsticks and other anhydrous colour cosmetics
- Foundations, balms, salves, body butters, and solid skincare
- Hair waxes, pomades, and styling products that need extra structure
- Mascara-style concepts where flexible wax structure is desired
- Lip care applications as a one-to-one candelilla wax replacement
- Thickening and hardening oil-based products while still melting comfortably on skin
Who it’s for
- DIY makers formulating vegan balms, sticks, and anhydrous colour cosmetics
- Formulators wanting a hard wax to increase firmness and heat stability
- Products that need structure without the feel of animal-derived waxes
- A ready-to-use finished cosmetic product
- A water-soluble ingredient for water-only formulas
This product is suitable for:
This product is not:
How to use
- As a Structuring Wax: Melt into the oil phase with your butters and oils, then cool to set for firmer texture and better shape hold.
- As a Lip Care Wax: Use as a one-to-one replacement for candelilla wax in lip products, then fine-tune the feel if needed.
- As a Mascara Wax Component: Use to build flexible wax structure and body in anhydrous mascara-style formulas.
- Processing Tip: Use gentle, controlled heat and mix well to fully melt and evenly distribute the wax.
Safety instructions
- For external use only
- Handle melted wax with care to avoid burns
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Faqs
Q: Will this feel waxy on skin?
A: It can add firmness and structure, so the final feel depends on your wax percentage and the oils you pair it with.
Q: Can I blend it with beeswax or other plant waxes?
A: Yes, it is commonly blended with other waxes to fine-tune hardness, glide, and melting feel.
Q: Why is this wax lighter in colour?
A: It is double-refined, which helps create a lighter, cleaner-looking wax for cosmetic formulas.
For Your Safety
This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

Related Reads
-
Hydrating and Moisturising in Winter: Humectant...
Moisturisers come in three forms: humectants, emollients and occlusives. These three kinds of products can really help beat the winter dryness when used synergistically together.
Hydrating and Moisturising in Winter: Humectant...
Moisturisers come in three forms: humectants, emollients and occlusives. These three kinds of products can really help beat the winter dryness when used synergistically together.
-
A Practical Guide To Making Addictive Skincare
Experience is the first act of care a customer has with your brand. It’s the line between skincare that’s just helpful, and routine you not only LOVE, but recommend.
A Practical Guide To Making Addictive Skincare
Experience is the first act of care a customer has with your brand. It’s the line between skincare that’s just helpful, and routine you not only LOVE, but recommend.
-
Easy DIY Hair Wax for rebellious hair
Learn how to make an easy, customisable hair wax that nourishes the scalp. All you need to do is melt the ingredients together and decant!
Easy DIY Hair Wax for rebellious hair
Learn how to make an easy, customisable hair wax that nourishes the scalp. All you need to do is melt the ingredients together and decant!
-
5 Delicious Ways to Use Cocoa Butter
Derived from the cacao beans of Central and South America, cocoa butter has a rich, chocolatey aroma that's simply irresistible. But its appeal goes beyond scent—this luscious butter is a...
5 Delicious Ways to Use Cocoa Butter
Derived from the cacao beans of Central and South America, cocoa butter has a rich, chocolatey aroma that's simply irresistible. But its appeal goes beyond scent—this luscious butter is a...
-
A Simple DIY Balm for Healthy Facial Hair (Bear...
Whether you have a beard or not, this balm is perfect for conditioning all types of facial hair, from roots to tips, leaving it soft, nourished, and healthy.
A Simple DIY Balm for Healthy Facial Hair (Bear...
Whether you have a beard or not, this balm is perfect for conditioning all types of facial hair, from roots to tips, leaving it soft, nourished, and healthy.
-
Natural Candle Making
Learn how to make handy travel candles and stunning massage candles - the perfect gifts!
Natural Candle Making
Learn how to make handy travel candles and stunning massage candles - the perfect gifts!
-
DIY Eczema and Skin Repair Cream
Eczema can be merciless. Thankfully, we can make creams ourselves that heal without the unintended side-effects of store bought creams.
DIY Eczema and Skin Repair Cream
Eczema can be merciless. Thankfully, we can make creams ourselves that heal without the unintended side-effects of store bought creams.
Essential Reads
-
Everything You Need To Know About Diatomaceous ...
The secret to healthier hair, glowing skin, a toxin-free home, and even better gut health was hidden in a simple, natural powder... Diatomaceous Earth.
Everything You Need To Know About Diatomaceous ...
The secret to healthier hair, glowing skin, a toxin-free home, and even better gut health was hidden in a simple, natural powder... Diatomaceous Earth.
-
What's All the Fuss About Castor Oil?
In the realm of natural remedies and beauty products, one ingredient has seen a massive resurgence in popularity: humble castor oil.
What's All the Fuss About Castor Oil?
In the realm of natural remedies and beauty products, one ingredient has seen a massive resurgence in popularity: humble castor oil.
-
An Underrated Duo: Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment...
Combining zinc and castor oil might just be the duo your skin’s been waiting for.
1 commentAn Underrated Duo: Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment...
Combining zinc and castor oil might just be the duo your skin’s been waiting for.
1 comment -