Vegan alternatives for Apis mellifera wax
Beeswax is also known as Apis mellifera wax.
See all vegan alternatives for Beeswax
Candelilla Wax
Candelilla wax is a hard, brittle vegetable wax obtained from the leaves and stems of the candelilla shrub (Euphorbia cerifera), native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is widely used in cosmetics, food coatings, and as a vegan alternative to beeswax.
Carnauba Wax
Carnauba wax is a natural plant wax obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm (Copernicia prunifera), native to Brazil. It is the hardest natural wax and is widely used in cosmetics, food coatings, pharmaceuticals, and as a car polish.
