Description

Product Details

• Name: Bees Wax Yellow
• Origin: Natural (Honey Bees)
• Source / Botanical: Honeycomb
• Extraction Method: Honeycomb is melted and filtered
• Part Used: Honeycomb
• Family: Apidae
• Color: Yellow to Golden Yellow
• Appearance: Solid blocks, pellets, or granules
• Aroma: Natural mild honey-like aroma
• 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, Massage candles
• Benefits: Forms a protective barrier on the skin, Helps retain moisture, Improves texture and thickness of cosmetic products, Provides natural stability to formulations
• Precautions: Using too much can make products too hard or waxy, Do not heat above 70°C for long periods, Store in a cool and dry place