Fruit waxes

Orange peel wax is a soft orange vegetable wax obtained from the rind of the orange fruit. Composition and consistency are similar to lanolin. Orange peel wax consists of a complex mixture of special esters, free fatty acids, hydrocarbons, free phytosterols and free alcohols. Minor components in this wax are well known for their anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and sunscreen properties.