Ready to make your own encaustic wax? You’re going to need some beeswax as well as damar resin, which adds translucency and helps to harden your formula so you can properly blend in your pigments.

Simply put, beeswax is a wax that comes from bees. The worker bees produce a honeycomb of this wax to store the colony’s honey. Many beauty products that contain beeswax are EWG-certified. This means ...

Beeswax, composed of wax esters and hydrocarbons, creates a protective barrier on the lips, locking in moisture and shielding ...

During a particularly harsh bout of chapped lips that seemed to last an entire winter, I traded my stand-by medicated lip balm for a stick of Burt's Bees nourishing lip balm. It was the best decision ...

Versatile and sustainable, beeswax is a popular item that’s been finding its way into skincare, haircare, and aromatherapy products. Beeswax may eliminate acne, dry skin, and stretch marks, while also ...

Since ancient times, beeswax has been a staple cosmetic ingredient. It has numerous skin uses, but can also be beneficial for your hair. From moisturizing to keeping flyaways in place, the natural ...

When bees eat honey, they make beeswax. Beeswax is safe to eat, will not spoil and is arguably one of the most versatile home improvement products nature provides. Here are a few ways to “fix it” with ...

Learning how to make beeswax candles at home is one of my favorite old-fashioned skills, and it is a simple place to begin if you are new to candle making. There is something deeply satisfying about ...

Most people use honey in skin care and use it as a home remedy. But did you know beeswax can be equally good for your skin? Beeswax is a natural substance that is produced and secreted by honeybees.