Carnauba Wax  is derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree.  Used as a hardening agent to give products such as lipsticks or hair balms their solid form.

Carnauba Wax is FDA approved for use in cosmetics. Carnauba wax is the hardest of all waxes with a melting point of 80-86 degrees. Very compatible with most animal, vegetable and mineral waxes. Vegan friendly and can be subbed for beeswax although use LESS!

INCI: Copernica cerifera
Physical Form: Hard, Brittle, Yellow Flakes
Solubility: Oil Soluble
Country of Origin: USA
Storage: Keep in closed container, preferably out of the light
Best Used By: One year from date of purchase
Suggested Usage Rate: Up to formulators discretion
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: Depending on formulation method up to 2 years
Composition Breakdown: 100% Carauba Wax
Usage Level: 1-10%
Required HLB: 12

Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When Possible 

Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.

Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark

Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator.
Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil out, warm it up at room temperature, and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.    

Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt

Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place.   
Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated.
Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove
what you need and keep the rest in the fridge.
Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years.
Herbs All herbs <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location.
Herbal (liquid) Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years.
They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place.
Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.