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candelilla

candelilla

9.9
A small shrub from dry regions with waxy stems used to make wax for cosmetics
  • noun
  • /ˌkændəˈlɪlə/
  • Specialized
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  • Candelilla wax, derived from the candelilla plant, is commonly used in cosmetic formulations.

Examples

  • The candelilla shrub thrives in the arid deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

  • In her art project, she used candelilla to create a natural wax coating for her sculptures.

  • OK, her recipe calls for X amount of of candelilla wax, X amount of coconut, coconut oil.

  • The best substitute I can think of is vegan wax, like candelilla wax (I admit I haven't tried making this lotion with it, though.)

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Synonyms

Euphorbia antisyphilitica
vscandelilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub with waxy stems that gives candelilla wax

is the common name for the same wax-yielding shrub

Compounds

candelilla wax
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard plant wax from the leaves of a shrub used in cosmetics, food, and polishes

Surface Forms

candelilla singular
candelillas plural

Etymology

Candelilla comes from Spanish and literally means 'little candle' because it joins candle with the Spanish ending -illa meaning 'small'. The plant was named this because it produces a wax used to make candles and many cosmetics.