Beeswax is an incredibly versatile natural ingredient for DIY beauty and natural home products. If you haven’t already, try beeswax in the 10 amazing ways listed below.
Lip balm
Combined with some soft, liquid, and brittle oils, beeswax makes a brilliant lip balm
Wood polish
A one to one mixture of melted beeswax and olive oil makes a great polish for wooden furniture or cutting boards. Rub it on, let it soak in overnight, and then buff it off.
Lotion
Beeswax is what makes lotion thick. When used in lotions and creams, beeswax creates a barrier which helps to seal moisture into the skin.
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Body butter
Beeswax does a great job of thickening body butter so you don’t accidentally apply too much. The thickness makes a barrier that also helps to protect the skin from environmental toxins and irritants
Drawer and window lubrication
A thin coating of beeswax will keep old wooden drawers and windows sliding nicely.
Candles
Beeswax candles are a great substitute for artificially scented paraffin candles and they actually work to purify the air instead of polluting it. According to Wellnessmama.com, Beeswax emits negative ions when it burns. Negative ions are effective at reducing dust, dander, and mould that float in the air.
Bookbinding thread
Coating a length of thick thread with beeswax strengthens it and adds enough glide to make great bookbinding twine. You can also coat sewing thread with beeswax.
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Mustache Wax
Melt some beeswax at about a three to one ratio with a liquid oil to make yourself some styling gel for your mustache.
Massage bars
These great bars melt right at body temperature and smell divine. Melt together equal parts cocoa butter, beeswax, and liquid oil of some variety. Pour into a mould and allow to set.
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