Also known as Palm Wax or Brazil Wax, Carnauba is a wax obtained from the leaves of the palm Copernicia Prunifera which is native in North East Brazil. It is a naturally hard wax which is insoluble in water and has hypoallergenic properties. Due to its high melting point, it provides a high gloss finish and is often used in premium products such as cosmetics, hair waxes, as well as car and wooden floor polishes.