Ingredient Spotlight: Candelilla Wax

1. It’s cruelty-free. Bee factory farming is unethical because it puts them in unnatural living conditions, stresses them during transportation, intentionally harms their wings and practices genetic manipulation.

2. Environmental impact. It’s a shrub native to Northern Mexico, close to us here in Los Angeles. That means less transportation and lower carbon emissions.

3. Social and Economic Impact. Candelilla harvesting provides a sustainable livelihood for many in remote areas of the Chihuahuan Desert where there are few income opportunities.

4. Drought tolerant. The candelilla plant thrives in arid environments where other crops cannot be grown.

5. Habitat preservation. The cultivation of Candelilla helps to preserve biodiversity and protect fragile ecosystems.

6. Hand harvested. This plant is not commercially farmed. This eliminates machinery and ensures minimal impact on the environment.

7. Carbon sequestration. Candelilla absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in its tissues, helping to mitigate climate change.

8. Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. These properties make it an excellent ingredient for all skin types.

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