Beeswax

Beeswax, it’s the bee’s knees!!

Honeybees use beeswax to create the hexagonal beeswax honeycomb we're all familiar with to store honey, pollen, and for the queen to lay her eggs. Wax production requires significant energy, for each 1 lb of beeswax, 6 lbs of honey has to be consumed by the hive.

Beeswax is a natural emulsifier, binding oils and water, and has a multitude of skincare benefits.

1. Beeswax forms a protective barrier on the skin's surface, protecting your skin from environmental irritants and harsh weather. Beeswax is particularly exceptional being non-comedogenic (non-pore blocking), allowing the skin to breathe freely. This makes beeswax particularly beneficial for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

The protective barrier formed by beeswax not only protects from external threats but also locks in moisture to prevent water loss, therefore helping your skin stay soft and hydrated.

2. Beeswax has fantastic skin-softening properties and enhances skin elasticity, helping reduce the signs of ageing.

3. Beeswax is anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and germicidal. These properties make beeswax a highly stable base ingredient, thus extending a product's life. But, perhaps most importantly, this makes beeswax particularly beneficial for those with sensitive skin as beeswax is unlikely to cause skin irritation.

(Use of this ingredient is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Please, as with any new ingredient or product, test a small area for allergies and/or reactions before using.)