What is Sunflower Wax?

Sunflower wax is made from Sunflower oil. This is then hydrogenated. This is a process where hydrogen is added to the oil. This process changes the chemical structure of the oil. This creates a solid structure, sunflower wax!

Sunflower wax is rich in fatty acids, which help nourish and protect the skin and is also non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores. This versatile wax can be used in various applications, including lip balms, lotions, creams and candles. This wax is also very suitable for your DIY skin and hair care.

What are the benefits of Sunflower Wax?

Intense skin hydration
Sunflower wax has natural moisturizing properties, allowing it to soften and hydrate the skin. Additionally, sunflower wax forms a protective barrier on the skin, which helps prevent moisture loss and protect the skin.

A natural emollient
Sunflower wax is an emollient, making the skin smooth and supple. This is very nice when you want to use it in products for drier and rougher skin. It also improves skin texture.

Improves the texture of your DIY creation
Sunflower wax improves consistency and stability in products, so you can see it as a texture enhancer.

Natural and sustainable
Sunflower wax is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant and is therefore a natural ingredient. It is biodegradable which is essential in natural and sustainable cosmetics.

How do you use Sunflower Wax?

DIY care products
Add Sunflower Wax to your DIY lip balms, creams, lotions and hair care. You add a fantastic moisturizing, softening and protective ingredient.

Making candles
Sunflower wax is also used for making candles. You melt the sunflower wax and optionally add essential oils or other ingredients.

Hair care products
In hair care products, sunflower wax can be used to improve texture and soften hair. Add it to your DIY conditioner, hair mask or other styling products to retain moisture, reduce frizz and improve overall hair condition.

What makes Sunflower Wax so special?

Sunflower wax is a fine odorless wax with a somewhat harder consistency and a higher melting point. This makes it very suitable in various DIY creations.