Table 7

Sensoriality and stability of sticks formulated with the selected plant-based wax candidates.

INCI name Sensoriality Stability
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer & Synthetic Wax Pleasant Yes
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) wax – Quality B Not slippery or melting enough No: gel exudate
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax – Quality B Pleasant Yes
Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax) – Quality B Pleasant No: partially melted stick
Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax) – Quality C Too melting No: partially melted stick
Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax) – Quality D Too melting No: partially melted stick
Helianthus Annuus Cera Seed (Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax) Pleasant Yes

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