Pure Natural Beeswax Cosmetic Grade (White/Yellow) - Ideal for Candles, Skincare, Lip Balms And DIY Projects

🔘Quality: Cosmetic Grade

🔘Weight: 100G / 500G

Beeswax is wax naturally produced by honey bees. Due to the demand, beeswax can also synthetically produced. Beeswax is tough wax formed from the mixture of compounds. The main components are palmitate, palmitoleate and oleate esters.

Generally beeswax has melting points of 62-65 °C. Beeswax is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industry. In cosmetics industry, it is often used as texturiser. It can be used to make all kinds of balm (lips as well), lotions, eye shadow cream, eye liner etc. Beeswax is also an important ingredients to make moustache wax and hair pomade.

Candle making has also long involved the used of beeswax. It gives harder texture than soy wax but less hard compared to palm wax.

-Yellow beeswax is the natural, unrefined product from the hive with a rich color and scent, often used for its rustic

appearance in products like candles and DIY skincare items.

-White beeswax is refined and bleached, making it virtually scentless with a creamy white appearance, ideal for cosmetics

and pharmaceuticals due to its consistent look and higher melting point.

-When choosing between the two, consider desired aesthetics, scent preference, and intended application, with both types available from local beekeepers and online sources.

Beeswax is a natural substance that has been used for centuries in a wide range of applications. From candle making to skincare, its versatility and unique properties make it a sought-after ingredient. But did you know that there are different types of beeswax? In this article, we will explore the differences between yellow and white beeswax.

Yellow beeswax, also known as natural beeswax, is the raw material straight from the hive. It has a rich color, ranging from pale yellow to dark brown, depending on the age of the wax and the flowers the bees collected nectar from. Yellow beeswax retains its natural scent and is often preferred in products where color is not a concern.

On the other hand, white beeswax is a refined version of yellow beeswax. It undergoes a filtration process to remove impurities, resulting in a creamy white color. It is virtually scentless and ideal for products that require a consistent appearance, like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.