Beeswax is a natural wax, produced by honey bees of the genus Apis and other bees. The mixing of pollen oils into honeycomb wax turns the white wax into a yellow or brown colour.
Beeswax might help lower cholesterol levels, prevent infections, and help protect the stomach from ulcers caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
The Usage of Beeswax
1. In skin care and cosmetics:Beeswax can help the skin attract and retain moisture and is often used in skin care products and cosmetics.
2. In food preparation:In foods and beverages, white beeswax and beeswax absolute (yellow beeswax treated with alcohol) are used as stiffening agents.
3. In candle making: Beeswax is an excellent pick for candle making—and a better alternative to paraffin wax, which releases harmful chemicals as it burns. Beeswax also generally burns longer than your typical soy wax candle.
4. In pharmaceutical industry:Sterols present in beeswax are therapeutically useful compounds effective in lowering cholesterol levels. Beeswax has been used for encapsulation of drugs and flavours.