Product Description & Reviews
The main ingredients of beeswax are fatty acids and long chain alcohols.
Some of the interesting information and facts about beeswax is as follows:
It is a tough wax formed from a combination of various compounds
The main chemical ingredients of beeswax include hydroxypalmitate, palmitoleate, palmitate, and oleate esters
The melting point of beeswax is quite high ranging between 62- 64 degrees Celsius.
When heated above 85 degrees Celsius, it changes color.
It is brittle when cold and tenacious at normal temperature.
It is dry and granular when it breaks.
Beeswax is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics.
It is used as a cheese coating to preserve the cheese as it ages
It is used to make candles
It is used as an ingredient in making shoe polish, furniture polish, and modeling waxes
Features & Highlights
- Beeswax is a unique substance and has several benefits to the human body. Beeswax has no benefit when consumed directly because it is inert, but it can have other applications that are beneficial to your body.
- Beeswax refers to the natural wax produced by honeybees in their beehives. The honeybees produce this wax either to build their honeycombs or to repair it. Beeswax generally comes in colors like yellow, white, orange, brown, or red and the changing color depends on the age of the honeycomb or its usage to raise a brood.
- Beeswax contains natural moisturizers that make it useful as a skin and lip balm -- the substance locks in moisture and can help keep the skin firm and plump. In some cases, beeswax may be applied to minor burns or other skin damage in order to help the skin heal.
- Beeswax has non-allergenic properties that can make it a useful skin protection from various airborne allergies. Beeswax also provides slight anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities which can benefit the body.
- Beeswax is suitable for food and cosmetic uses.
Additional Information
| Brand: | Liquid Gold |
| UPC: | 755702782258 |
| EAN: | 0755702782258 |
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