Sunflower wax is obtained from the winterization process of sunflower oil. Sunflower wax consists mainly of esters of fatty acids with fatty alcohols and produce a wax with a melting point between 74 and 80°C. The wax has a high oil binding capacity which make it a popular component of cosmetic sticks. In cosmetic creams and lotions sunflower wax provides a non-sticky skin feel and because of the polarity and oil binding properties of the esters, it stabilises water-in-oil emulsions.
Sunflower Wax
