Produced by the leaves of the Brazilian palm tree known as “Tree of Life,” by locals, the Carnauba Wax Flakes have many uses ranging for cosmetics to car products. The carnauba proliferates alongside river banks and streams, being extremely richin nutrients and natural vitamins in its pure form. Our organic Carnauba flakes is obtained by sundrying the leaves of the palm trees known as Copernica cerifera. Its highmelting point makes it an essential item when it comes to cosmetics production,car wax production, and ideal for polishes in woodfloors and furnitures. Itsrich natural properties make the carnauba wax an excellent product for those that deal with allergies thanks to its hypoallergenic capacities. The carnauba wax can be mixed with any other material in its raw format boosting the binding properties of ingredients in mixtures, helping creating products with long-lasting creamy consistencies, like deodorant, lipsticks, or stick foundations. The Carnauba Wax Flakes also contribute to a level of firmness to certain textures like eyeshadows without causing them to dry out or harden. It is highly recommended as a complemente to other waxes such as Beeswax for the production of lipbalm and lipsticks, while also providing excellent glide to cosmetic formulations for an easy spreadability and removability! Appearance: Brittle yellow solid flakes with a mild odorMelting Point: 172 degrees Fahrenheit (78 degrees Celsius) Uses: Organic Carnauba Wax comes in the form of hard yellow flakes and is widely used in cosmetics as an emulsifier or as a thickening agent for lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, foundation, deodorant, and sun care preparations. Note: This product is packaged in a heat sealed food grade bag.