Yellow Beeswax for Cosmetics Candles and Craft Applications
Yellow beeswax is a natural animal-derived product obtained from honeycomb cappings. It is valued worldwide for its pleasant honey-like aroma, warm golden color, and soft yet durable texture. Due to its unique composition of natural esters, fatty acids, and resins, it serves as both a functional and decorative ingredient in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, candle making, and artisanal crafts.
In cosmetics, yellow beeswax acts as a natural thickener, stabilizer, and protective agent. It forms a breathable film on the skin, helping to lock in moisture and improve the texture of balms, creams, lotions, solid perfumes, and massage bars. Its emollient properties make it suitable for lip care products, solid body butters, and hair conditioning treatments.
In the pharmaceutical field, it is incorporated into ointments, medical salves, and protective coatings for medicinal forms. In candle making, beeswax is prized for its clean and long-lasting burn, natural scent, and eco-friendly profile. In crafts and woodworking, it is used for polishing, waterproofing, and protective finishes.
Usage in Formulations
Yellow beeswax blends well with vegetable oils, essential oils, and hydrosols. Recommended usage levels: creams 3–8%, lip balms 10–25%, solid perfumes 20–30%. For candles, the ratio varies depending on the desired hardness and burn time.
Recipe: Nourishing Hair Balm
Shea butter — 15 g
Yellow beeswax — 5 g
Jojoba oil — 10 ml
Argan oil — 6 ml
Essential oil of rosemary — 3 drops
Essential oil of lavender — 2 drops
Melt beeswax with shea butter over a water bath, add jojoba and argan oils. Once cooled to around 45 °C, incorporate essential oils, stir well, and pour into containers.
Conclusion
Yellow beeswax is a versatile natural ingredient that combines functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal. It is used in cosmetics, candles, protective coatings, and decorative projects. Supplied by Mylo Opt in wholesale quantities with worldwide delivery, it meets high international quality standards.
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