Milliard 100% Natural and Pure Candelilla Wax Flakes, 5lb. Candelilla (can-dah-LEE-yah) Wax is an all-natural vegetable wax found on leaves of the wild Candelilla plant growing in semi-arid desert regions around the world. Candelilla Wax has many uses; it serves as a great vegan substitute for beeswax. Also, this wax is used is used in a multitude of products ranging from cosmeticsin lipsticks, balms and ointments, to polishes for furniture, leather and automobiles, in precision and electroplating casting, as well as in finishes for leather and textiles. This 100% natural wax varies in color from light brown to pale yellow. It is a hard brittle with a distinctive odor. Slightly harder than beeswax, but softer than Carnauba wax, Candelilla wax makes for the perfect vegan substitute. Candelilla wax doesnt reach optimum hardness for several days after cooling. Very often, this wax is used together with other waxes to harden them without increasing melting point. All-natural vegetable wax extracted from the Candelilla plant is a natural thickener with advanced protective properties and is used across multiple industries including cosmetic personal care, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial.