Sunflower Wax, Vegan Beeswax

Sunflower Wax Beads

CTFA Name: Sunflower Wax
INCI Name: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Globally sourced; refined in the USA

Packaging: Boxes, bio-degradable bags
Description: White waxy pastilles; they do have an odor when first opening the bag/container, but this dissipates with air and does not affect end product
Applications: Skincare, Soap Manufacturing

Benefits: viscosity builder, vegan alternative to beeswax, high levels of oleic acid, humectant, increased emolliency, film former

Sunflower wax vs. beeswax: Sunflower wax is an excellent vegan alternative to beeswax. You use can use sunflower wax in all your formulas where you normally would use beeswax, but since sunflower wax is harder than beeswax you actually use less in your formula.

Sunflower Wax does smell when you open it, although not as strong as previous iterations. We have worked very hard to source a new sunflower wax bead that is consistent in the mild aroma.

Is sunflower oil harmful when used in topical applications?

Sunflower oil, along with many seed oils, have really come under controversy the last few years. There are many discussions on the benefit, or detriment, of consuming seed oils in your foods. That is a discussion you don’t need to have when you use seed oils in your skincare formulations. Many tests have been performed to verify that dermal application of seed oils like sunflower are not detrimental and have been considered very safe for cosmetic use.

Why are high oleic oils so good for your skin?

High oleic sunflower oil is an extremely popular oil for use in soap making and in skincare products. Oleic acid is a beneficial fatty acid that protects against damage from free radicals, increases smoothness and firmness in skin, and will not clog your pores. When you use sunflower wax as your binder in your soap bars, lotion bars, lotions, creams, mascara, cosmetics….you impart that formula with all these benefits.

High oleic oils also help to increase wound healing and helps to reduce effects of eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis. Oleic acids also help to maintain the skin’s lipid barrier, creating softer, more hydrated skin. The use of sunflower wax in your emulsified products also helps to increase absorption of active ingredients.

Sunflower wax is derived from the winterization of sunflower oil. This creates a waxy ester, which is then formed into pastilles. Sunflower wax is often used in lip balms, lip sticks, color cosmetics and vegan soap bars.

Beeswax is often used in soap bars, and it is an excellent addition to make a nice, hard bar. If you’re looking to create a vegan soap bar with the same hardness, our wholesale sunflower wax is an excellent alternative.

Sunflower Wax comes from Sunflower Oil. Sunflower Oil is obtained by crushing Sunflower Seeds in expellers. The oil is then cooled (winterized) so the wax precipitates out and is separated from the oil. Solvents are not used in the refinery.

Sunflower Wax is sold in 1-pound biodegradable bags, 5-pound bags, 25-pound boxes, and 55-pound sizes. Please email us directly for orders over 825 pounds.

California Proposition 65 – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is free from (i.e. concentration below 1 ppm) any of the ingredients or impurities listed in the California Prop 65 legislation.

Certification of Origin – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is currently sourced from the USA. We are unaware of any regional or international restrictions concerning the production or usage of this product.

Cosmetic Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is considered safe for Personal Care and Cosmetic use.

SDS and Product Specification /or Technical Data Sheet – See Documents Tab for SDS

Toxicological and Environmental Testing – See Documents Tab for SDS

Allergen Certification – Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products.

This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is not a fragrance as defined in “Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2023/1545 as of July 26, 2023.” Therefore, the product has neither been tested for, nor is it considered a potential source of the 82 Fragrance Allergens cited in “Annex III” of the regulation.

Animal Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is 100% Animal Free. Neither the raw materials used, nor any processing materials are of animal origin. No animal derived, sourced or byproduct materials were used in the production process for this product.

BSE Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain any elements or materials from bovine or bovine brain tissue, nerve tissue, internal organs, placenta or blood products (including extracts). This product is manufactured in accordance with processing conditions required by European regulation and neither source nor processing materials include bovine or bovine brain tissue, nerve tissue, internal organs and placenta or blood products (including extracts).

Cites Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain any materials listed on CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

IUCN Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain any materials listed on IUCN (the World Conservation Union Redlist of Threatened Species).

Non-Animal Testing Certification – This is to certify that neither the above-named product (nor its components) developed or manufactured by Shay and Company have been tested on animals for cosmetic purposes.

This declaration will also confirm that, in accordance with Directive 2003/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 February 2003, amending Council Directive 76/768/EEC, Shay and Company does not knowingly use products that have been tested on animals.

In addition, to the best of our knowledge, no products sold, manufactured, or marketed by Shay and Company have been tested on animals in other industries.

Vegan Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is 100% vegan. Neither the raw materials used, nor any processing materials are of animal origin. No animal derived, sourced or byproduct material is used in the production process for this product.

Cruelty Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is Cruelty Free.

Formaldehyde Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde donors.

Gluten Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is Gluten Free.

IFRA / Fragrance Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is not a fragrance and does not fall under the IFRA standards for the globally accepted and recognized risk management system for the safe use of fragrance ingredients.

Impurity Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain any impurities such as residual solvents, pesticides, phthalates, dioxanes, glycol ethers, phenols, nonylphenols and alkylphenols.

Nano Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain Nano Particles.

Non-GMO Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) is not manufactured using cell fusion and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology). Such methods do not include the use of traditional breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in-vitro fertilization, or tissue culture. This product was manufactured/produced neither ‘from’ nor ‘by’ GMOs as those terms used in Articles 2 and 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007.

Palm Oil Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain, nor is it derived from Palm Oil.

Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Free Certification – This is to certify that this product does not contain any PFAS, nor are any PFAS added in the manufacturing of this product.

Petrochemical Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain, not is it derived from, Petrochemical materials.

Phthalate Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain Phthalates.

Preservative Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain preservatives in any form. Specifically, it does not contain Parabens, Phenoxyethanol, Formaldehyde or Formaldehyde Donors, or any other preservation system.

Silicone Free Certification – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain Silicones nor does it use any Silicones as processing aids.

Toxic Free Cosmetics – This is to certify that all ESP supplied ingredients, including the material identified above, do not intentionally include any of the substances prohibited in cosmetic products as identified in the California Toxic Free Cosmetics Act and the European Union’s (EU) Annex II of regulation No. 1223/2009.

Volatile Organic Compounds – This is to certify that the above-named product (and/or its components) does not contain any Volatile Organic Compounds.

Short Term Storage: Air tight container. Dark location. Cool room temperature.

Long Term Storage: Removing air from storage container will delay oxidation and rancidity (may need to place in a smaller container). Refrigeration can extend shelf life.

Shelf Life: Three years from manufacturing date.

Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.