Applied use of CERARICA products
Optimal use of various life waxes according to hardness
We tested different combinations of oil and wax to see what hardness they would yield, so that you can use this information to help you select the best wax for your formulation
Life wax that can produce hardness
Can be used for solid products such as lipstick
| Oil to be combined | Recommended natural wax |
|---|---|
| highly polar oil | Resin-free candelilla wax, Rice bran wax snow wax |
| low polar oil | Carnauba wax |
| vegetable oil | De-resinized candelilla wax |
Soft Life Wax
Can be used in cream and gel products
| Recommended natural wax | Features | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Japan wax | from soft and resilient to low- to high-polarity oils, and is easily absorbed by the skin. | cream |
| Resin (candelilla wax extract) | It has high compatibility with highly polar oils that increase viscosity without solidifying, and is highly transparent with a film-like texture | Gel |
Hardness of vital wax for each polar oil
Hardness of each vegetable oil and its corresponding wax