What is Berry Wax?

This very light yellow to white wax with a mild scent is also called Chinese, Japanese or sumac wax and comes from the fruits of the Chinese or Japanese lacquer tree. China processes about 150 million tons of lacquer tree fruits per year. The wax is obtained by boiling the juice of the fruits so that the wax naturally rises to the surface. The wax is then filtered and further processed into pellets.

What makes Berry Wax so special?

Officially, Berry Wax, looking at its chemical structure, is not a wax. This is because it contains triglycerides such as palmitic acid (80%), stearic acid (8%) and oleic acid (4%). With a low melting point between 48°C and 54°C, it is a soft wax, 20% of the wax even melts below 30 degrees. This makes it a particularly soft wax with a rich but powdery skin feel. As a co-emulsifier (an emulsifier used alongside another emulsifier), Berry Wax ensures that butters and oils in a recipe blend excellently together. Additionally, it gives your creations a soft fluffy structure that makes you happy.

How do you use Berry Wax?

Mix the Berry Wax together with the oils and butters in your recipe and heat to 55 degrees. For the best result, combine Berry Wax with another wax such as Myrica Fruit Wax or Candelilla Wax. For example, make a delicious balm with it, for your body, face or lips. The variations are endless!

Note: Berry Wax is not suitable for making candles.