Vegan sunflower seed wax – for stability, shine and heat resistance of formulations
INCI name: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Recommended concentration: 1-15%
Sunflower wax is a double-refined, light-colored, hard wax obtained from sunflower seeds, a by-product of oil refining. It is characterized by:
- High melting point: 74–80 °C
- Excellent oil binding ability
- Broad compatibility with polar and non-polar emollients
- Increases thermal stability and reduces stickiness of formulations