Carnauba wax is a resin obtained from the leaves of a palm tree called Copernica Cerifera. The tree is often referred to as the "Tree of Life," because the natives of the surrounding area use the various products of these trees for many necessities in their lives.

Carnauba palm trees attain a height of forty to sixty feet and begin to produce wax usually after they are six to eight years mature. During the regular dry seasons in Brazil, the carnauba palm protects its fanlike fronds from loss of moisture by secreting a coat of carnauba wax. The carnauba is naturally produced as protection for the tree from the incredibly harsh conditions of the tropical rain forest, which include intense heat, the harsh equatorial sun, and constant moisture and humidity extremes.

Pure Carnauba wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and is widely accepted as the hardest commercial wax known to man. Pure Carnauba, in its natural state, is harder than concrete. One of its most interesting properties is that it swells and closes it's pores when exposed to water. Carnauba wax also has the ability to retain oil and has excellent gloss properties making it applicable in many industries, including automotive.

Because of it's natural ability to repel water and protect against intense heat and sunlight, Carnauba wax is by far the best wax for automotive polishes and waxes. And only Formula 1 has taken Carnauba wax and created an easy-to-apply product that leaves long-lasting shine and protection.