• Soft-melt cosmetic-grade paraffin wax
• Seals moisture and protects cracked or dry skin
• Excellent texture stabilizer for lip balms and ointments
• Blends easily with oils and butters
• Ideal for spa hand/foot masks and massage bars

Paraffin Wax 60°F is a soft, creamy, white wax designed for skin care formulations requiring low melting, rich occlusion, and mild barrier protection. Its melt point allows it to melt at skin temperature, making it suitable for hand wraps, foot salves, and leave-on balms. The smooth glide makes it an excellent base for lip treatments, healing salves, and body butter sticks.

INCI Name: Paraffin

CAS Number: 8002-74-2

Solubility: Insoluble in water; melts in oils

Add Phase: Heated oil phase

pH Stability: Not pH-dependent

Processing Temperature: 60–75°C

Appearance: White flakes or slabs

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: CnH2n+2 (saturated hydrocarbons)

Molecular Weight: Variable (mixture)

Flash Point: ~200°C

Density: ~0.9 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~60°F (15.5°C)

Chemical Type: Hydrocarbon wax / Emollient

Functional Groups: Alkane chain

Primary Cosmetic Uses: Occlusion, firmness, glide, texture building

• Usage Rate: 2% – 25%
• Phase: Heat with oil phase until fully melted
• Ideal For: Lip Balms, Foot Salves, Hand Masks, Cream Sticks, Spa Wax

✨ Combine with beeswax or candelilla wax to adjust the melt point and firmness of your balm. For softer glide, pair with lanolin or castor oil. Ideal for winter skincare recipes!

✔️ Best for dry, cracked, or mature skin

⚠️ Not ideal for acne-prone skin (especially on the face)

1. Spa Hand Wrap Mask

Melt paraffin with sweet almond oil and apply warm on hands. Wrap in cling film and cover for deep hydration.

2. Lip Healing Balm

Use 15% Paraffin Wax with lanolin, vitamin E, and castor oil for cracked lips.

3. Barrier Foot Cream

Blend shea butter, paraffin, and urea for intense moisturizing in cracked heel balm.

4. Massage Bar Stick

Add 10% paraffin to cocoa butter and beeswax for silky glide in massage bars.

5. Cold Cream Base

Combine 5% paraffin wax with emulsifying wax for rich, cold-process-style night creams.

Serums
☆☆☆☆☆ – Not Suitable
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Creams & Lotions
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
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Face Masks
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ – Moderate
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Lip Balms
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent
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Body Butters
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
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Hair Masks
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Poor
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Q1: Is this paraffin food-grade or skin-grade?

A1: Yes, this is refined for cosmetic use, not for ingestion.

Q2: Can I use it for candles too?

A2: It is technically possible, but this grade is optimized for skin-feel, not scent throw or burn performance.

Q3: Is it comedogenic?

A3: Mildly — avoid on oily/acne-prone facial skin.

Q4: Does it need a preservative?

A4: No — paraffin wax is anhydrous and self-preserving.