Beeswax
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by female bees for honeycomb construction. It has a light yellow to brown color and a unique sweet, honey-like flavor. Before marketing, beeswax is collected from hives and filtered to remove impurities. Various types of extraction are used: solar, electric or steam.
It is used as an emulsifier and thickening agent in homemade creams, lotions and ointments. The best beeswax is organic, unprocessed local beeswax. It has beneficial skin softening properties and…
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