Botanical Name: Cera alba
APPEARANCE: Clean white to off white pellets/Yellow
Usage Rate: 1–10% in cosmetic formulations.
pH Level: 7-8
Solubility: Oil soluble and solvents
Melting point: 62-65°C (144-149°F)
Country of Origin: CHINA
What is BEESWAX?
Beeswax is a natural wax derived from honeybees. . When originally formed, wax in the honeycomb is nearly white, but yellows with the addition of natural oils introduced by pollen from flowers. Beeswax is collected directly from the honeycombs of a beehive and can be found in different forms.
Yellow Beeswax is filtered for purity while the natural color and aromas of honey are preserved.
White Beeswax is filtered for purity and the color has been naturally removed preserving the aroma.
Benefits of BEESWAX?
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Hydrates chapped lips: Beeswax is a valuable treatment for chapped lips, helping to seal in moisture and shield the lips from the elements. It can be used alone or in combination .By itself, beeswax locks in moisture, fosters cells and protects skin
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Protect against the sun’s harmful rays: Beeswax includes natural sunscreen characteristics that can help protect the skin from the sun’s damaging rays. When applied to the skin, beeswax produces a barrier that helps to reflect UV radiation.
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- It uses its crystalline structure to bind solvents or oils together.
- It creates a protective layer that prevents the sweating-out of the compositions.
Candles made from beeswax burn readily and clean. They burn brighter, longer and do not bend.
- Beeswax is used in art materials as a binder in wax paints and as a stabiliser in oil paint to give it substance.
- It is considered a better and a natural alternative to mineral-based petroleum jelly.
- It is used in lip balm, lip gloss, hand creams, and moisturizers, eye shadow, blush, and eyeliner.
- It is also an important ingredient in Beard wax and hair pomades, which make your hair look sleek and shiny.
- It improves your product's spreadability
Gentle and Effective: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Versatile: Perfect for a wide range of skincare formulations.
Disclaimer: Always perform a patch test before using new skincare products. Consult a healthcare professional if you have sensitive skin or medical conditions.
These products do not prevent, treat or cure any illness or disease
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived component
Applications:
- Add to your lotions to add skin protective properties
- Add to your lip balm (as recommended by the Mayo Clinic) to provide greater permanence and elasticity.
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Use in candle making for a brighter, healthier home
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HOW TO USE-
- Heat the water and oil phases of your formulation separately.
- Add beeswax to the heated oil phase and heat it until the wax is completely melted using a double boiler pot.
- Before the oil phase cools down, add a few spoons of olive oil.
- Blend both the phases together using a mini-mixer until a homogenous mixture is obtained.
STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark place. When stored properly, best used within 3 years from date of purchase.
