Description

Product Details

• Name: Bees Wax Refined
• Origin: Natural (Honey Bees)
• Source / Botanical: Honeycomb wax
• Extraction Method: Honeycomb is melted, filtered, and refined
• Part Used: Honeycomb
• Family: Apidae
• Color: White to Off-White
• Appearance: Granules, pellets, or blocks
• Aroma: Mild or almost odorless
• Melting Point: 62 – 65°C
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oils
• Shelf Life: 2 – 3 years
• Key Constituents: Esters of fatty acids, Long-chain alcohols, Hydrocarbons, Free fatty acids
• Uses in Cosmetics: Lip balm, Lipstick, Creams and lotions, Body butter, Ointments and salves, Soap making, Cosmetic sticks and balms
• Benefits: Provides structure and thickness to formulations, Helps lock moisture in the skin, Forms a protective barrier on the skin, Improves texture and stability of cosmetic products
• Precautions: Excess use can make formulations too hard or waxy, Avoid overheating above 70°C, Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight