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Coconut wax vs Beeswax: comparison chart
| — | 🥥 Coconut wax | 🐝 Beeswax |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Plant-based | Animal (bees) |
| Melt point | 38–46 °C (100–115 °F) | 62–65 °C (144–149 °F) |
| Pour temperature | 55–65 °C (131–149 °F) | 68–77 °C (154–171 °F) |
| Max fragrance load | 12 % | 6 % |
| Hot throw | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Burn time | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Ease of use | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Price | €€€ | €€€ |
| Vegan | Yes | No |
| Best for | container candles, massage candles and wax melts | pillar candles, taper candles, votive candles, tealights and container candles |
Typical values: each manufacturer publishes its own on the wax’s spec sheet.
Verdict
- Coconut wax has a stronger scent throw than Beeswax.
- Beeswax burns longer than Coconut wax.
- Coconut wax is easier to work with than Beeswax.
- Coconut wax is the vegan option.
Coconut wax
Coconut wax is the wax behind many luxury candles: bright white, creamy and known for excellent cold and hot throw.
- Excellent cold and hot throw
- Smooth, bright white tops
- Very little frosting
- Slow, clean burn
Beeswax
Beeswax is the original natural candle wax: it burns for hours with a golden flame and smells softly of honey even without added fragrance.
- Very long, bright burn
- Natural honey aroma
- 100% natural with no additives
- Hard and releases easily from molds
Best coconut wax in stock
American Soy Organics Freedom Coconut Soy Wax Beads, Candle Wax, 10 lbs
American Soy Organics Freedom Coconut Soy Wax Beads, Candle Wax, 5 lbs
American Soy Organics Freedom Coconut Soy Wax Beads, Candle Wax, 1 lb
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Best beeswax in stock
Sky Organics Organic White Beeswax Pellets 16oz, DIY Beauty, USDA Organic
Meyer's Pure Domestic USA Beeswax, Not Imported, Additive Free Triple Filtered Pellets for All Your Do It…
VIPwax White Beeswax Pellets 1LB, Natural Organic Beeswax for Candle Making
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Coconut wax or Beeswax?
It depends on the type of candle: Coconut wax stands out for massage candles and wax melts and Beeswax for pillar candles, taper candles, votive candles and tealights. Check the chart to compare temperatures, scent throw and burn time.
Can you mix coconut wax and beeswax?
Many commercial waxes are already blends. If you blend your own, run small tests, write down the ratios and repeat the burn test: blending changes the wick size and the fragrance load the wax can hold.
Do coconut wax and beeswax need the same wick?
Not always. Each wax has a different viscosity, so the wick size usually changes. Use the wick calculator as a starting point.