Products containing beeswax form an effective barrier, protecting the skin for harsh environmental conditions.
Rich, sweet, floral, honey aroma. Gives firmness to our Victorie Candles and for A Bundle Of Myrrh Peppermint & Tea Tree Lip Balm.
An excellent protector for the skin that forms a barrier once the lotion has evaporated and penetrated the skin. This physical barrier protects the skin, not only from moisture loss, but also from contaminants that the skin can come in contact. Compatible with human sebum as it has been said to have the same molecular structure.
Emulsifier for water in oil emulsions. Used to regulate a formulation’s consistency.
this wax, produced by the honey-bee to build its comb, is used in lipstick, lip balm, and moisturizers.
An emulsifier for oil and water in creams and ointments and usually sold in blocks. To make measuring easier, line an egg carton with foil, melt the wax gently and place a teaspoon or tablespoon into each compartment. When it has solidified, remove and wrap in the foil.
Secreted wax from the underside glands of the bee abdomen; bees mold the wax to form honeycomb.
waxy material produced by worker bees and used to build combs.
a substance secreted on the underside of the abdomen of worker bees used to build comb.
a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs
A natural emulsifier and thickener.
A yellowish waxy product produced by a group of young bees to build honeycombs to store honey, bee bread and for brood production.
The most amazing natural ingredient we use! It has a natural SPF, which means you can’t claim sun protection on the label, because it depends on how much you put on and every wax is slightly different. Beeswax is never goes bad and is antibacterial.
A product of the honeycomb, beeswax is very beneficial when applied to the skin. It locks in moisture, allowing the skin to remain hydrated. Beeswax has anti-inflammatory properties and is often included in formulas designed to promote healthy skin.
(Cera flava) - Obtained from honeycombs of the hive, beeswax has natural healing properties and enzymes that soothe and soften skin. It has natural antimicrobial properties, is very mild, and absorbs slowly, which make it ideal for protecting the skin from dryness.
The honeycombs from beehives are used to make this wax. It is usally the "cap wax" which is the wax caps that the bees assemble on each individual cell of the comb to retain the honey. This was is removed by beekeepers to harvest the honey. It is one of natures gifts that makes the best candles of all, especially pillar candles, however, like bayberry wax it is very expensive.
Natural wax derived from honey bee hives.
Beeswax is also available at several candlemaking supply companies and even some local beekeepers, but is much more expensive than paraffin. Beeswax has a melt point around 146 and makes a high quality candle. Pure beeswax burns longer and cleaner with minimal dripping and less smoke than candles made with other waxes. It is a light to golden yellow wax naturally produced by honey bees, and it has a slightly sweet honey-like scent....
Made from flowers by honeybees to create their honeycomb. Used as an emulsifier, thickener, and formula stabilizer that protects the skin and prevents moisture loss. It is all-natural, with a delicate honey-sweet aroma.
A complex mixture of organic compounds secreted by four pairs of glands on the ventral, or underside of a young worker bee’s abdomen, secreted as droplets which harden into scales, they are used to construct honey comb; melting point of beeswax is 143.6-149 degrees F (62-65 degrees C)
A natural thickening agent and emulsifier with emollient properties.
is the most commonly used wax in the toiletry industry. Beeswax is a substance secreted by the worker honeybees for the construction of their honeycomb. Castor Oil is a humectant and acts the same way as glycerin and honey. A humectant has the ability to draw moisture from the air, close to your skin. Castor oil is responsible for the thick, large bubbles you'll see in our soaps. Castor Oil is unique is primarily composed of rinolinoleic acid which makes it a unique oil in soapmaking. We wouldn't make a batch with out this guy! Cocoa Butter is obtained by the pressing of cocoa nib obtained from cocoa beans. It has a sinful chocolate scent and despite being called butter it is very hard! Cocoa butter is a spectacular addition to any product. It lends firmness to the finished formulation. Not only does Cocoa butter contain skin softening properties but it is also capable of forming a protective layer on the skin to hold in moisture. Cocoa butter is wonderful for massaging into pregnant bellies, as it has been known to reduce stretch marks.
natural animal wax from the honeycomb of the honey bee; too much can make a melt-n-pour soap bar soft or end up with hard bits of wax if not quickly and thoroughly blended in to the soap base at the beginning of the melting process; reduces lather; highly regarded for moisturizing; golden amber in color; highly fragrant offering a honey scent
A natural wax made by bees in the cell walls of honeycombs. Beeswax is a natural emulsifier used in cosmetics since prehistoric times. Adds a wonderful natural smell and color to products, and helps to seal and protect the skin when used in moisturizing products.
Wax obtained from processing the honeycomb. Used in candles, soaps and lip balms.
Obtained from the honeycomb of the honeybee. A natural thickener and emulsifier.
A natural wax used in handmade candles. Beeswax improves the smell (adds sweetness), burn time and softness of a candle.
The yellowish to dark-brown wax secreted by the honeybee for making honeycombs.
Perfect for super sensitive skin, beeswax is often used to lock in the moisture that your skin already has. This will provide a barrier and keep your skin feeling smooth and supple.
( Apis mellifera): Beeswax comes from the honeycomb of virgin bees. Bees process honey form the nectar and then convert it into wax. Ten pounds of honey produces one pound of wax. It has a honey like fragrance. It is used as an emulsifier and stiffener.
waxy component in many skin care products; provides moisture as well as a barrier mechanism. Also, an emulsifier (helps oil and water blending). May be mildly comedogenic.
an emollient and thickening agent made by bees for their honeycombs
naturally derived from the honeycomb cells; It is used as a natural emulsifier helping to hold the water and oil in the product together and avoid separation of the product. It has nourishing, moisturizing and softening properties and it is an emollient helping to seal the moisture in the skin. It is also credited with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and elasticity-enhancing properties.
A secretion from the wax glands of the bee's abdomen, very useful for all sorts of things
Cera Alba (Beeswax) The only animal product used by Bunny's Bath. No synthetic products have been developed that have all the beneficial properties of Beeswax. It forms a protective barrier on the skin to lock in moisture, it will not become rancid, and it has germ-killing properties. Beeswax is used with oils to thicken balms and massage lotions.
Natural wax, produced by bees, used as emulsifier.
a complex mixture of organic compounds secreted by special glands on the last four visible segments on the ventral side of the worker bee's abdomen and used for building comb. Its melting point is from 143.6 to 147.2 degrees F.
A substance produced by bees to build honeycombs. It is collected by heating the honeycomb in water (after removing the honey) so that the floating wax can be separated after solidification when cool. Beeswax (melting point 61-69°C) is used to make candles, polishes, inks, cosmetics, and ointments. In cosmetics, it is used as a thickener, emulsifier and stiffening agent in creams, lotions, lipsticks, etc. Used in Chandler's Soaps products. FOLK MEDICINE: In Chinese medicine, beeswax is dissolved in hot wine and taken as a treatment for diarrhea, hiccups and pain.
A natural wax used as stabilizer and thickener in various cosmetic products
derived from the natural honeycombs, is often used in moisturizing products such as lip balms, foot creams and body creams.
This is a wax used for Batik as a resist, it doesn't crack much if at all and is usually mixed with paraffin to create a crackling effect. It melts at 120 degrees.
Beeswax is one of the oldest materials used in caring for the skin. Beeswax can serve as a firming agent, emulsifier, or protective lubricant. It is a great embalming agent, which means it coats the skin and stays in place very well and thus helps prevent the loss of water and dehydration. Beeswax may also have some mild anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Beeswax is a byproduct of honey production and is used by bees to make honeycombs.
( Cera alba) Sourcing beeswax sustains a centuries-old ecosystem: bees are essential to pollination of food crops and other plants; beekeepers sell the honey and wax created by the bees in order to support the bees' habitat, as well as their own small businesses and communities. Find beeswax in our series of Earth Month candles, as well as Lip SaverTM SPF 15 .
One of the oldest ingredients in cosmetic preparations, traditionally used as an emulsifier.
Beeswax is a product from a bee hive, specifically the hive of any species of honey bee (the genus Apis). Beeswax is secreted by young honey bees of a certain age in the form of thin scales. The scales are produced by glands of 12 to 17 days old worker bees on the ventral (stomach) surface of the abdomen.