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Vanilla Bean Wax CO₂ (Vanilla planifolia)

Vanilla Bean Wax CO₂ (Vanilla planifolia)

A premium CO₂-extracted wax from cured Vanilla planifolia beans, offering a deep, creamy, balsamic aroma and exceptional emollient and fixative properties for luxury natural formulations.

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Vanilla Bean Wax CO₂ is a rare and exquisitely refined botanical wax obtained from cured vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia) using supercritical CO₂ extraction. This advanced, solvent-free method preserves the full aromatic and lipophilic complexity of vanilla while maintaining exceptional purity and stability. Unlike traditional absolutes extracted with solvents, CO₂ extraction yields a wax that is cleaner, richer, and closer to the true aromatic and structural essence of the vanilla pod.

Vanilla has been revered for centuries as one of the world’s most treasured aromatic materials, symbolizing warmth, comfort, sensuality, and luxury. While vanilla absolutes and oleoresins are widely used, Vanilla Bean Wax CO₂ represents the most concentrated and structurally rich fraction of the bean, capturing both its deep gourmand aroma and its natural waxy matrix, which provides unique functional and sensorial benefits.

Why CO₂ Extraction Matters

Supercritical CO₂ extraction ensures:

  • No solvent residues.

  • Maximum preservation of aromatic compounds.

  • Superior stability and purity.

  • Environmentally responsible processing.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Vanilla Planifolia
  • Family Name: Orchidaceae
  • Common Name: Vanilla
  • INCI: Vanilla Planifolia Wax
  • Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ (wax fraction)
  • Parts Used: Pods
  • Note: Base. Fixative in perfumery.
  • Scent: Rich, Creamy, Balsamic, undertone classic Vanilla sweetness.
  • Appearance: Solid Wax
  • Country of Origin: Bulgaria
  • Melting Point: 50–65°C / 122-149°F
  • Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol, and butters; insoluble in water.

Aromatic Profile

The aroma of Vanilla Bean Wax CO₂ is rich, creamy, balsamic, and profoundly comforting. It opens with classic vanilla sweetness—smooth, rounded, and natural—free from harsh or synthetic edges. This is followed by warm notes of dried fruit, honeyed resin, and soft caramel nuances, resting on a base of subtle woody and smoky undertones derived from the cured bean.

Unlike vanilla fragrance oils, this wax offers a true botanical vanilla profile, complex and multi-layered. Its aroma evolves slowly on the skin, making it particularly valuable as a base note and natural fixative in perfumery. The waxy body of the extract helps anchor volatile top notes, extending the longevity and depth of fragrance compositions.

Harmonizes beautifully with:

  • Sandalwood and Oud
  • Cacao and coffee CO₂ extracts
  • Tonka bean and balsams
  • Rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and orange blossom
  • Spices such as cardamom and cinnamon

Formulation Guidelines

Typical Usage Rates:

  • Skincare & Balms: 0.5% – 5% (up to 10% for rich textures)
  • Solid Perfumes: 1% – 10%
  • Candles & Wax Melts: 1% – 20%

General Instructions:

  • Integrates easily into oil-based and anhydrous formulations.
  • Can be incorporated into emulsions with gentle heating.
  • Combines exceptionally well with other botanical waxes, CO₂ extracts, and carrier oils.

Uses & Applications

Skincare & Cosmetics

Beyond its olfactory beauty, Vanilla Bean Wax CO₂ is highly valued for its emollient, protective, and texturizing properties. Its natural composition includes long-chain fatty compounds and plant sterols that help support the skin barrier, improve moisture retention, and create a velvety, luxurious skin feel.

It is ideally suited for:

  • Facial and body balms
  • Lip balms and lip masks
  • Body butters
  • Solid serums and oil bars
  • Rich creams and emulsions
  • After-sun and restorative products

Natural Perfumery

In fine natural perfumery, Vanilla Bean Wax CO₂ is considered a luxury base material. Its waxy structure provides both olfactory depth and physical stability, making it ideal for:

  • Solid perfumes
  • Botanical perfume bases
  • Anhydrous perfume balms
  • Natural incense and aromatic pastes

Safety and Handling

  • Non-toxic and non-sensitizing; safe for topical use.
  • Store in a cool, dark environment to prevent oxidation.
  • Melts easily in a double boiler; avoid direct flame heating.
  • Shelf life: 3 years when stored properly.
  • For external use only.
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