Bee-special wax

White beeswax is decolorized yellow beeswax. Initially the wax is colorless and transparent when it comes from the bee's body, but the bees add pollen and propolis to it which gives it its beautiful yellow to golden brown color. Subsequently the wax is purified and bleached through a natural process with activated charcoal. This is done so that the beeswax is also applicable in food and medication. Furthermore, the only difference for use in cosmetics is the color; the white beeswax is easier to mix with a color, such as in mascara, lipstick and colored lip balms for example.

Just like honey, beeswax has the property that it keeps for a long time. It naturally has a purifying effect that supports the skin.

Beeswax is usually added to creams and lotions for a bit more firmness, because it only melts at higher temperatures (around 65ºC), but because it also works great as a moisturizer it is a valuable ingredient in itself.

The use of beeswax

Beeswax is ideal to use as an ingredient in homemade lip balms and lotions. It makes your product easier to use because it becomes somewhat firmer and thicker.

Beeswax must first be heated and melted before you can use it in care products. Do this au bain-marie so that the wax doesn't get too hot. As soon as the wax is liquid, you add the other oils you want in your product and heat everything for a little while longer (if you add a cold oil to the beeswax it will solidify immediately and you won't be able to mix it anymore). Then pour into a glass jar or bottle, let it cool for a moment and your product is ready for use! Beeswax is only oil-soluble and therefore does not dissolve in water.

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