Where can I buy emulsifying wax in Toronto?

January 27, 2011 7:15 AM

My wife wants to make her own moisturizer, and we're wondering if there are there any retail stores in Toronto where one can buy emulsifying wax?
posted by The Card Cheat to Health & Fitness (5 answers total)

Best answer: New Directions Aromatics in Brampton sells cosmetic ingredients - here is their waxes page. They allow walk-in orders, or order online and pick-up in person.
posted by flex at 7:33 AM on January 27, 2011

I make a few different lotions, and many other toiletries, and I use beeswax. This is widely available online, and very inexpensive if you find a local apiary.
posted by Leta at 8:55 AM on January 27, 2011

DIY Soap, which is housed in the Bead Junction on Roncesvalles. They might not have it in stock, but they do sell online (or can, I believe, order it to the store for you):
posted by oohisay at 1:20 PM on January 27, 2011

Amazon sells just about everything. It's likely not what your wife is looking for but I use straight lanolin to moisturize my alligator-dry hands. Some people use lanolin as a base for cosmetics.
posted by ticketmaster10 at 10:53 PM on January 27, 2011

I use it to make lotion, but I've never seen it in a store. I buy mine from Mountain Rose Herbs in Oregon and they do ship internationally.
posted by WorkingMyWayHome at 7:49 PM on January 29, 2011