Beeswax is the building material of the Honey Bee.
It is produced from four pairs of glands situated under the abdomen of the worker bee.
The beeswax is produced by the bees when they are gathering nectar and is used to build the honey comb in which the nectar is stored.
Beeswax is obtained by melting comb.
Beeswax is highly prized for candles, as it burns exceptionally clean, and is also used for cosmetics, medicine, and a host of other applications.
Beeswax is an excellent emollient and provides non-occlusive skin protection, meaning that it forms a protective yet breathable network on the skins surface which helps to limit moisture loss.
It is non-allergic, and has elastic and water repellent properties which allows it to sustain sunscreen action and provides greater permanence on skin or lip surfaces.
Beeswax locks in moisture, fosters cells and protects skin from damaging environmental factors.
It is a natural nourishing moisturiser and has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-allergenic and germicidal antioxidant properties.
Lip balm made from beeswax is recommended, by The Mayo Clinic, for chapped lip care and prevention.
