Waxes

Typically, wax is thought to only be produced by bees. However waxes may be natural or synthetic. They can be categorized in several ways: animal or insect wax, vegetable waxes, mineral wax, petroleum wax and synthetic wax. Although waxes are popularly used for candle making, the can also be used as an emulsifying base suited for the preparation of cosmetic & pharmaceutical oil / water creams and lotions. We currently carry a wide range of waxes suitable for applications in manufacturing, formulation, and as stand alone products.

Insect Wax - Beeswax is obtained as a by-product of collecting honey (it is generally the "caps" of the honeycomb that seal the honey into the comb). These caps are cleaned and melted to form blocks of Beeswax. Beeswax is generally more costly than paraffin or soy wax, but its long burning time offsets the initially higher cost. New Directions sell several varieties of Beeswax including a special variety of Super Premium 100% Natural Canadian Beeswax sold at prices significantly lower than anywhere else in the industry.

Emulsifying wax - Our Emulsifying waxes are the perfect ingredient to add to creams and lotions. They are vegetable based and act like a "glue" to bind oil and water emulsions. Some also increase thickness of a formula with a slightly higher percentage, eliminating the need for use of additional ingredients. Try some today!