What is Beeswax?

Beeswax is a natural product produced by honey bees. It is produced by young worker bees in special glands on the underside of their bellies. These bees produce small wax flakes, which they use to build honeycombs in beehives. The bees chew the wax flakes and add saliva to it, making it soft and malleable. The beeswax is then used to build the hexagonal cells of the honeycombs, in which they store honey, pollen and bee bread, as well as to lay their eggs.

Beeswax consists mainly of several types of fatty acids and esters, including cerotin, palmitic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid. It has a characteristic smell and color, depending on the flowers and plants from which the bees collect the nectar.

Beeswax is collected by harvesting the honeycombs and then melting and purifying the wax. It is widely used in various applications, including cosmetics, candles, skin care products, woodworking and leatherworking, due to its versatility and natural properties.

How do you use Beeswax and what is Beeswax good for?

Beeswax is a versatile natural product that can be used in a variety of ways. Here are a few common uses and how to use beeswax:

1. Cosmetics and Skin Care: Beeswax is often used as a natural ingredient in lip balms, lotions, creams and ointments for its moisturizing properties. You can melt beeswax and mix it with other oils and butters to make homemade skin care products.

2. Candle Making: Beeswax is a popular choice for candle making because of its beautiful texture and the pleasant scent it releases when burning. Melt beeswax and add dyes and fragrance oils to make your own candles.

3. Woodworking: Beeswax can be used as a natural finish for wood to protect it and give it a beautiful shine. Apply melted beeswax to wooden surfaces and rub with a cloth for a smooth finish.

4. Leather Processing: Beeswax can be used to condition and waterproof leather. Rub beeswax evenly over the surface of the leather and then buff it out with a soft cloth.

Why buy Beeswax from wholesaler Oliemeesters?

At Oliemeesters we stand for pure and organic quality ingredients. We work with regular and reliable suppliers, so that we can always guarantee the highest quality oils and fats. Our natural ingredients can be traced back to their origin and are available from us at attractive wholesale prices. In addition, we always offer all necessary quality documents per product. Choose reliability, quality and fast delivery (1-5 working days) at Oliemeesters. Both companies and consumers can easily order from us via the webshop.

As an ingredient/raw material for various cosmetic products. 

How do you use Beeswax and what is Beeswax good for?

Beeswax is a versatile natural product that can be used in a variety of ways. Here are a few common uses and how to use beeswax:

1. Cosmetics and Skin Care: Beeswax is often used as a natural ingredient in lip balms, lotions, creams and ointments for its moisturizing properties. You can melt beeswax and mix it with other oils and butters to make homemade skin care products.

2. Candle Making: Beeswax is a popular choice for candle making because of its beautiful texture and the pleasant scent it releases when burning. Melt beeswax and add dyes and fragrance oils to make your own candles.

3. Woodworking: Beeswax can be used as a natural finish for wood to protect it and give it a beautiful shine. Apply melted beeswax to wooden surfaces and rub with a cloth for a smooth finish.

4. Leather Processing: Beeswax can be used to condition and waterproof leather. Rub beeswax evenly over the surface of the leather and then buff it out with a soft cloth.

• Name: Beeswax 
• INCI: Cera Alba
• Extraction method: Natural (harvesting the honeycombs)
  
• Vegetarian: Yes
• Cruelty-free: Yes
• Additional Additives: No
• Preservatives: No
• Use: for the preparation of cosmetic products

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