Types of natural wax

Our different types of natural wax

As a manufacturer and wholesaler specialised in waxes, we distribute a huge variety of waxes made with the most diverse natural materials.

The production process for vegetable, natural or botanical waxes is quite similar for all the types of waxes.

The base substrate is harvested and cleaned.
Mechanical and chemical processes are used to extract and refine an oil.
To keep it simple, think the press for making olive oil, and when possible an acid like citric acid.
This oil is then hydrogenated (Hydrogen is added to the unsaturated substrate by using a catalyst at different temperatures and pressures), to solidify it into wax.
It is then made in large slabs or, if possible, broken down in chunks, or pastillated, flaked, granulated.

Beeswax
Beeswax

At British Wax we are passionate about Beeswax – its an amazing sustainable natural wax which is used in many different applications. We have been…

Soy Candle Wax – Golden Wax
Soy Candle Wax – Golden Wax

Soy Wax is one of the most popular waxes for candle making. Sourced from established crops, this wax has great sustainability credentials. Soy Candle WaxGolden…

Soy Candle Wax – Nature Wax
Soy Candle Wax – Nature Wax

Soy Wax is one of the most popular materials used in candle making. And NatureWax is one of the most popular soy wax brands. We…

Natural Candle Wax Blends
Natural Candle Wax Blends

At British Wax we pride ourselves on developing and manufacturing the most comprehensive range of Premium Natural Candle Wax blends for every candle makers needs.…

Candelilla Wax
Candelilla Wax

Candelilla Wax is obtained form the wild Euphorbia Cerífera plant, which grows in semi-desert areas in the Chihuahua Desert of Mexico. Sulfuric acid free To…

Carnauba Wax
Carnauba Wax

A natural wax from the northeastern Brazilian states, it’s also called Brazil wax or “Queen of Waxes”. The different types of Carnauba Wax Carnauba Wax…

Castor Wax
Castor Wax

Castor wax, also known by its INCI name Hydrogenated Castor Oil, is a vegetable wax produced by the hydrogenation of pure castor oil. What is…

Coconut Wax
Coconut Wax

Our Coconut Wax can be used as an additive in candle making or ingredient in cosmetics. What can you blend it with? Our Coconut Wax…

Rapeseed Wax
Rapeseed Wax

Rapeseed Waxes are an ideal eco-wax available from locally grown non-GM rapeseed crops in UK, France and Germany and manufactured within Europe. Simpler logistics means…

Rice Bran Wax
Rice Bran Wax

Rice Bran Wax derives from the oil made with the hard outer layers of rice grains. What is it used for? Our Rice Bran Wax,…

Sumac Berry Wax
Sumac Berry Wax

A naturally sourced wax, used for many applications including cosmetics. An alternative to Japan Wax Another of our vegetable-based waxes, Sumac Wax derives from the…

Stearic Acid BP – RSPO
Stearic Acid BP – RSPO

Our Stearic Acid derives from sustainable palm oil, certified by the RSPO Responsible sourcing is the key. RSPO – Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is…

Sunflower Wax
Sunflower Wax

Sunflowers are not just beautiful. They also represent a very important natural resource, used in the food and energy industries. And of course, in candle…