Carnauba wax is a natural product obtained from the leaves of the palm tree named as CARNAUBA (Copernica Cerifera) which grows in Brazil.

To protect itself from the severe drought that affects the northeast part of Brazil, the Carnauba palms produces this wax that coats the leaves.

From September to March, leaves of Carnauba palm are harvested to start the processing: dried leaves are beaten in order to make the wax loosen up.

Once removed, the wax undergoes a refining process which consists of filtering, distillation, centrifugation and bleaching. Wax colour (from pale yellow to a greenish brown) depende on the age of leaves.