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Myrica Vegetable Wax

Commonly known as: Bayberry tree wax, Wax from Myrica fruit, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax (I.N.C.I.).

Botanical name: Myrica cerifera.

Extraction process: Washing of waxy fruits with water followed by extraction of the wax through boiling.

Family: Myricaceae.

Part of the plant extracted: Fruits.

Location: Coastal regions of the East and South of the United States, extending to Texas.

Flowering: From April to May.

Provenance, origin: Andes Mountain Range in Colombia.

Phytochemical composition: Diarylheptanoids, myricanone, D-L-myricanol, triterpenoids, taraxerol, oleanolic acid, myriceric acid.

Sensorial properties: Appearance: Tablet; Color: Pale yellow; Scent: Spicy, slightly balsamic.

Physical characteristics: Density = 0.85 - 1.05; Acid Index: 5 - 25 mg KOH/g; Saponification Index: 210 - 240 mg KOH/g; Recommended dosage in your skincare: 1 - 10% in creams, 1 - 30% in balms or sticks.

Benefits: Film-forming, emollient, protective, hair strengthening.

Concerns: All skin types; All hair types, particularly brittle or fragile hair.

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Usage

Facial Care (lip balm, creams); Body Care (balms, lotions, hand and foot creams, deodorants); Hair Care (shampoos, hair masks, detangling balms, conditioners); Makeup (lipsticks, mascaras, foundations).

Method of Preservation

Vegetable waxes are sensitive to oxidation, we advise you to keep them away from heat and light in the jar, tightly sealed.

Contraindications, Usage Precautions

There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of this vegetable wax. It can be used by pregnant women and young children. Avoid contact with the eyes.

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Myrica wax combines a low melting point of 40 - 50°C with high hardness, which gives it excellent spreadability when applied to the skin. It contributes to skin hydration and protection by forming a lipid film on the surface of the epidermis. It also strengthens nails and hair.