EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEESWAX FOR SKINCARE
Save the bees has become a popular slogan in today’s eco-conscious society, and given that they pollinate one-third of the crops we consume, we should be shouting it from the rooftops! Along with being an integral element of our ecosystem, a lesser-known fact is that beeswax has remarkable skin health advantages.
Beeswax has a long history with mankind, having been used for waterproofing, lubrication, and hair removal. It was only recently that it was used into current organic skincare products such as natural lip balm, owing to its emulsifying properties, which enhance its numerous skin health advantages.
BEESWAX — WHAT IS IT?
Beeswax is the material that lines the inside of a honeycomb and is secreted by worker bees in a busy honey bee swarm. Additionally known as cera alba, it has a unique chemical structure that is similar to that of esters, which are composed of long-chain alcohols and fatty acids.
Its complex composition — at least 284 acids, alkanes, polyesters, and more — endows it with a unique consistency and significant health benefits for humans, in part due to the nectar and pollen absorbed during the moulding process of those distinctive hexagonal-shaped honeycombs.
BEESWAX AND ORGANIC SKINCARE
As with honey, beeswax has a plethora of health benefits, which makes it an increasingly popular ingredient in organic skincare products such as natural lip balm. Because it is hypoallergenic, it is the ideal active component for hydrating sensitive skin.
Another significant advantage of applying beeswax on the skin is its dreamy scent. Natural skincare products, such as Clean & Pure’s organic lip balms, are free of harsh ingredients and flavours, making the pleasant perfume of beeswax the ideal complement for healthy skin and lips that also smell incredible.
BEESWAX SKIN BENEFITS
The magic of beeswax in skincare is in the natural barrier it creates, allowing our skin to retain moisture while protecting it from harsh environmental conditions, and its entirely natural composition makes it absolutely safe to apply topically, especially as an antioxidant natural lip balm with SPF.
AVOCADO VITAMIN
Beeswax contains Vitamin A, which aids in the healing of inflamed skin — ideal for individuals suffering from eczema or dermatitis — while also protecting us from the environment.
ANTI-EVERYTHING!
Beeswax has an impressive track record when it comes to skin health — it is antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory! These natural defensive properties make it an ideal complement to organic skincare, feeding the skin while also protecting it and mending any wounds.
NO BLOCKED RESOURCES
While beeswax forms a strong barrier for our skin, it does so while allowing it to breathe. Due to its capacity to protect without blocking pores, it is ideal for those who suffer from acne.
RETENTION OF WATER
Did you aware that beeswax not only attracts but also retains water? Due to its humectant properties, it is a supercharged moisturiser that keeps skin hydrated, nourished, and gorgeously plump.
NATURAL CARE MANUFACTURED FROM CLEAN & PURE INGREDIENTS
As proud suppliers of all-natural, organic skin care products made in Western Australia, Clean & Pure have long been proponents of beeswax in nourishing lip balms. Each ingredient is 100% organic and meets food grade standards, and we combine vital ingredients to produce potent lip balms (manuka honey and beeswax, anyone?!) that can protect and heal while also smelling beautiful.
Today, browse our vast selection of organic lip balms or contact us with any questions.
