White Beeswax Pellets 1kg - Cosmetic Grade for Candles, Soaps, Lip Balms and Lotions

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It’s easy to make your own lip balm by combining it with coconut or olive oil, honey, vitamin E oil, and your favorite essential oils, such as orange, peppermint, lavender or lemon. 8. Reduces Stretch Marks A 2014 study published in the Korean Journal of Internal Medicine reports that it was used to helped relieve inflammation caused by osteoarthritis. All randomized patients completed the study, and 23 experienced a reduction in pain, joint stiffness and physical function. These reductions were significant beginning in the second week and became enhanced during the trial. 6. Helps Clear Acne Beeswax is an excellent ingredient for beauty and personal care products because it has many benefits for the skin and hair. Here are some of the most notable benefits:

Emollient properties: Beeswax is a natural emollient which helps soften and moisturise the skin. This can help to soothe dry, rough, or irritated skin and leave it feeling soft and supple. Nourishing: Beeswax is rich in vitamins and minerals for healthy skin and hair. It also contains antioxidants that help to protect the skin from environmental stressors. Melting Point: This should be 61-66C, however values within this range are not a guarantee of purity. This natural wax complies with the BP specification and provides strength, stability and structure in formulations for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industry. Beeswax is a great choice for many skin conditions. A honey, beeswax and olive oil mixture (you can easily make at home) is useful in the treatment of diaper dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.

Illnait, J., Terry, H., Mas, R., Fernandez, L., and Carbajal, D. Effects of D-002, a product isolated from beeswax, on gastric symptoms of patients with osteoarthritis treated with piroxicam: a pilot study. J Med Food 2005;8(1):63-68. View abstract. Nonetheless, both can be used for candle making, lotions, soaps, balms, food wraps, and many other similar products. Which Is Better for: Cosmetics Beeswax is the foundation of the beehive. Honeybees build their comb from beeswax and fill the geometric shape of the hexagonal cells with honey and brood.

Beeswax is considered safe when taken by mouth in small amounts, but it should not be consumed in large amounts because it can cause digestive issues. It is possible to have a beeswax allergy, which can cause a rash, redness, itching and swelling. CONDITIONS OF USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor or health care professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right for you. Beeswax has been used since prehistory as the first plastic, as a lubricant and waterproofing agent, in lost wax casting of metals and glass, as a polish for wood and leather, for making candles, as an ingredient in cosmetics and as an artistic medium in encaustic painting. As candles - the oldest intact beeswax candles north of the Alps were found in the Alamannic graveyard of Oberflacht, Germany, dating to 6th/7th century AD Purity can be an issue with beeswax. With many cheap, synthetic waxes available, some unscrupulous producers have been tempted to adulterate their beeswax.

White Beeswax BP

Chemically, beeswax is composed of over 280 different compounds, primarily monoesters (45-55%), hydrocarbons (15-18%), free fatty acids (10-15%), diesters & complex esters (8-12%), hydroxy monoesters (4-6%), and free fatty alcohols (1-2%). Exact composition can vary by bee type, location and conditions. When you buy natural yellow beeswax it should have a characteristic yellow colour and sweet honey like aroma – the natural colour will vary based on the bees habitat. Carbajal D, Molina V, Valdes S, et al. Anti-ulcer activity of higher primary alcohols of beeswax. J Pharm Pharmacol 1995;47:731-3. View abstract.