White beeswax BIO - refined

Beeswax is an animal wax produced by honey bees of the species Apis mellifera in their wax glands. It is white-yellow to yellow-brown in color, which partly depends on the amount of pigments that enter it from pollen and propolis. At 32–35°C it is plastic and pliable, easy to knead, while at a slightly lower temperature (25–30°C) it is very strong; a full comb can hold several kilograms of honey. Wax is not soluble in water. Some of its components can be dissolved in alcohol, and it dissolves well in numerous other organic solvents, such as ether and petrol. More than 300 individual wax components are already known. The main components are esters of saturated fatty acids with monovalent aliphatic alcohols, which account for as much as 70% of all compounds. In addition, wax also contains free fatty acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons, pigments and aromatic substances, some mineral substances, and a considerable amount of vitamin A. Precisely because of such a large number of natural compounds, many medicinal properties are attributed to it. For example, vitamin A is one of the key components for the proper development of human cells.

 

Beeswax is important for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It is used as an ingredient in creams, ointments, lotions, soaps, depilatory creams, cosmetics, and hair fixatives. Beeswax gives the skin softness, elasticity, and moisture while simultaneously protecting it from ailments (it acts as an anti-inflammatory). It is widely used in preparations for healing wounds, burns, and other skin injuries. The essential extract from wax is a precious substance in the perfume industry; in terms of quality, it is not inferior to rose or jasmine oil. To obtain 1 kg of fragrance, 1 tonne of wax is needed, which, after extraction, is still usable for making honeycomb foundations.

 

Beeswax combined with honey is also used in home preparations for chewing, as it has a beneficial effect on inflammations of the oral cavity, gums, or an ailing esophagus and stomach.

Ecological BIO wax is purified without the use of any chemicals.