So what is beeswax – Bees actually make beeswax in order to form the structure of their hive. They secrete wax from special glands, then chew it up and use it to form perfect hexagon-shaped honey comb.
Ever tried to even draw a perfect hexagon? It’s tough even with a ruler, and bees do it with mathematical precision.
When beekeepers harvest honey, they remove the cap off of each cell in order to extract the honey. These cappings are melted down and filtered to remove non-wax particles which yields the beeswax we use in many beauty products and DIY recipes.
Beeswax is made up of more than 284 compounds! Most of these are fatty acids and chain alcohols, which improve the natural oil barrier on your skin and keep skin hydrated. The bees work super hard to create the wax for every 1 pound of beeswax, the bees will need to consume 6 to 8 pounds of honey.
Honey is well-known for it’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, so it should come as no surprise that beeswax has also been proven to help skin.
Here are the top 5 benefits of Beeswax for your skin:
- It’s a breathable barrier – beeswax won’t clog your pores while it traps moisture, reduces dryness and keeps toxins out.
- Beeswax attracts water molecules and helps skin stay hydrated.
- Its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergen.
- Beeswax is rich in Vitamin A which promotes the regeneration of cells.
- It helps protect and heal healthy skin.
Beeswax is a completely organic way to moisturize and maintain healthy skin. However you incorporate it into your skincare regime, beeswax means healthier skin and healthier skin means a healthier you!
We chose it SPECIFICALLY for it’s breathable barrier. While nourishing the skin, it also seals in all the other essential oils that are in the compound, giving them the time they need to be fully absorbed by the skin and not getting wiped off. Beeswax is what gives our gorgeous balm the smooth texture.
We love our honeybees and so should you so plant bee friendly flowers.
