Vitalia | Benefits of Beeswax

Beeswax is a mixture of pollen, plant wax and a secretion from the gland of the bee and it is used in natural makeup as well as skincare products. It is packed with vitamin A and antioxidants which help protect cells and promote their regeneration.
Beeswax is used in many skin care products because it is nourishing and provides a protection against irritants while still allowing the skin to breathe. It is a much better option than petroleum based ingredients used in many store bought products which do not allow the skin to breathe.
Beeswax also offers anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral benefits making it helpful in supporting skin irritation.
There are a so many uses for beeswax and we have listed just a few below:
It can be used in:
Lip Balm 

Keep your lips moisturised by making your own lip balm. Lip balm is so simple to make and only has a few ingredients in it. 
What you need

15g Bees Wax

15g Carrier Oil 

8g Shea Butter

8g Cocoa Butter

30 drops of essential oil

Lip Balm Containers (Plastic or Aluminium). 
What you do

Place all ingredients (except essential oil) into glass measuring jug or bowl.

Fill large saucepan with 3-4 cm of water. Bring to the boil.

Once boiling, take care to place glass measuring jug/bowl in the center of the saucepan.

Stir every few minutes until ingredients have melted and are combined.

Once all bees wax is melted, remove from heat and let sit for 3 minutes.

Add essential oil.

Quickly pour mixture into lip balm containers and let cool. The mixture will begin to set quite quickly.
Lotions, Balms & Body Butters

Lock in your skin’s natural moisture with beeswax while still allowing it to breathe.

Try making this anti aging face lotion
What you need:

½ cup argan oil

¼ cup coconut oil (not FCO)

2 Tablespoons shea butter or cocoa butter

¼ cup Bees Wax

1 tsp vitamin E oil (optional)

10 drops each Lavender & Sandalwood essential oils (or other essential oils known for supporting the skin)
What you do:

Combine the argan oil, coconut oil, beeswax, and butter in a glass bowl over a boiling pot of water.

Stir occasionally until the ingredients melt.

When all ingredients are completely melted, add the vitamin E oil if using and any essential oils or scents like vanilla.

Pour into a glass jar or tin pot for storage. Use within 6 months for best moisturising benefits. A little goes a long way!

This lotion is incredibly nourishing and is also great for rashes and skin issues and for preventing stretch marks.
Candles 

Creating a little ambiance without dripping or toxic smoke is easy with beeswax. You can also add your own essential oils to the wax and cut out the toxic fragrances used in many store bought ones
Baking

Did you know that you can rub beeswax over your pans and use it in place of butter or oil?
Reusable Wraps

Make your own beeswax wraps and get rid of plastic wrap forever! This is so simple!

Place a towel over your ironing board (if you aren't sure what this is, ask your friends, one of them may still be using one!) Place your piece of material onto a piece of baking paper. Sprinkle wax lightly over material then place another piece of baking paper over material and wax so it covers fully. Use an iron to melt the beeswax so that it covers the material fully. If there are spots where there is no beeswax, simply add a few more pieces and run the iron over it again.
Sticking Drawers

Apply a thin coat of beeswax to the wooden rails and they’ll be opening and closing like new
Sealing Envelopes 

Create a seal with beeswax and use a nice right stamp to leave your mark.
Wood Polish

A one to one mixture of melted beeswax and olive oil makes a great polish for wooden furniture or cutting boards. Add an essential oil like wild orange or arborvitae for an added fresh aroma.
You can find our beeswax here

What is your favourite recipe that uses beeswax?
Benefits of Beeswax

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