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Coconut wax vs Palm wax: comparison chart
| — | 🥥 Coconut wax | 🌴 Palm wax |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Plant-based | Plant-based |
| Melt point | 38–46 °C (100–115 °F) | 56–62 °C (133–144 °F) |
| Pour temperature | 55–65 °C (131–149 °F) | 85–95 °C (185–203 °F) |
| Max fragrance load | 12 % | 8 % |
| Hot throw | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Burn time | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ease of use | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Price | €€€ | €€ |
| Vegan | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | container candles, massage candles and wax melts | pillar candles, votive candles 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 Palm wax.
- Coconut wax is easier to work with than Palm wax.
- Palm wax is more affordable than Coconut wax.
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
Palm wax
Palm wax is the classic hard plant wax: great for pillars and famous for its feathery, frost-like crystal patterns.
- Hard plant wax that works for pillars
- Unique crystal patterns
- Releases easily from molds
- Slow, steady burn
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 palm wax in stock
ORGANIC PALM KERNEL OIL FLAKES (1 lbs / 16 oz) Non-GMO; Premium Cosmetic Grade Palm Kernel Oil Flakes for…
ALEXES Palm Wax for Candle Making - 1 lb Palm Wax Flakes
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Coconut wax or Palm wax?
It depends on the type of candle: Coconut wax stands out for massage candles and wax melts and Palm wax for pillar candles and votive candles. Check the chart to compare temperatures, scent throw and burn time.
Can you mix coconut wax and palm wax?
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 palm wax 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.