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I didn know Carnauba wax was natural. Where does it come from?

April 26, 2017carnauba natural wax

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I didn know Carnauba wax was natural. Where does it come from?

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Carnauba or Carnuba wax comes from a Brazilian palm tree (Copernica Cerifera). During the dry summer months, the palm produces a thick waxy coating on the leaves to conserve moisture and protect the tree against dehydration. The leaves are harvested, sun-dried, and thrashed to remove the wax which is then melted, purified, and graded. Carnauba wax is widely used in the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and other industries.