4 Uses for Beeswax

In this day and age, people are looking into healthier lifestyle options from food to body care and even aromatherapy. One of these healthier options that is becoming increasingly popular is beeswax. As a natural resource, beeswax carries antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties and is used for a variety of different things. In this article, I will discuss 4 uses for beeswax that you may (or may not) have considered.

1. Beeswax in the Kitchen
Beeswax has been used in the kitchen for many years. In relation to food, beeswax has many benefits. It is used as a coating for cheese to protect it as it ages, it assists in molding, and it is used in candy to lock in flavor. Aside from food, beeswax is also used to coat wooden spoons in order to prevent them from drying and cracking. Simply melt beeswax, mix with coconut oil, and rub into your wooden spoon (or cutting board). It can also be used as a healthier and more natural alternative to grease pans. Over time, the pans will retain the wax for a permanent coating, eliminating the need to grease every time you use the pan.

2. Design
This might be one of my favorite things to talk about: creating designs with beeswax. Growing up Ukrainian, I had used beeswax every year around Easter time to create delicate and intricately designed Ukrainian Easter eggs. Because of its high melting point and its ability to stick to the eggshell, beeswax is a great tool for creating designs. Other kinds of wax very often contain paraffin and other ingredients that are harmful to us and the environment and, when burned, create dark and smoky soot that is harmful to the lungs and can create damaging stains. Beeswax, on the other hand, is not only beneficial to the environment when burned, but it has a very low chance of creating any smoke or soot, which would stain the egg you are trying to decorate.

3. Body Care
Another benefit of beeswax is its ability to moisturize and soothe. Beeswax is a natural humectant, which means that it attracts and retains moisture. It is used in lotions, lip balm, eye creams, masks and more. Beeswax is non-toxic, does not clog pores, and can be used to sooth itching, sores, and minor bumps and scratches. It can also be used in hair care to lock in moisture and maintain certain styles like dreadlocks.

4. Candles
Finally, one of the most popular uses for beeswax is candle making. Beeswax candles are becoming increasingly popular not only for their great, natural honey scent, but also because they are beneficial for the environment and much better to breath in. At this point, the fact that most candles for sale contain paraffin and other toxic ingredients has been engraved into my mind. You know that smoky soot you see whenever you burn a candle? Maybe it leaves a mark on you wall or a nearby object. Well, that same mark can be left on your lungs. With Beeswax Candles For Sale however, make sure you are buying 100% beeswax candles and you won’t have this issue. In fact, you’ll purify that air around you, making the environment healthier for people of all ages.

With that said, I hope you try to incorporate beeswax into your life as much as you can. Whether you’re a chef who wants to use it in the kitchen, a design artist interested in creating beautiful beeswax designs, someone who wants to include more natural body care products into their life, or simply interested in replacing your candles with natural pure beeswax candles, using beeswax is never a bad option. And, for your body, hair and candle needs, one place you should definitely check out is Bluecorn Beeswax. They’ve got lotion bars, Bee Yummy Skin Food, and beeswax candles for sale that are sure to positively transform your life.

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