Beeswax is used in a wide range of facial and personal care products, including baby products, bath products, perfumes, and nail and skin care products. About how to apply wax and what is its benefit, read further in the article.

The chemical composition of beeswax

Beeswax in the composition of the cosmetic product helps prevent its separation into oil and liquid components. Simply put, it maintains its creamy consistency. It also increases the thickness of the lipid (oil) portion of solid and sticky foods, such as lipstick or anti-aging cream. It gives structure, providing smooth application and maintaining their hardness. In eye makeup products, wax gives structure. It does not harden, providing elasticity and ease of application. Thanks to this quality, waterproof mascara has appeared.

Beeswax is produced by working bees of the genus Apis. They synthesize it in the glands located in the abdominal segments and use it to create honeycombs. The product consists mainly of esters, fatty acids and various long chain alcohols.

In general, it is about:

• 67% polyester;
• 14% hydrocarbons;
• 12% free acids;
• 1% alcohols;
• 6% of other ingredients.

In its chemical composition, it is a lipid with special physicochemical properties. It is characterized by an acid number in the range from 18 to 23, an ester number from 70 to 80, and a saponification number from 89 to 100. The color of the substance without impurities is white, but in practice it often varies from yellow to brown. The structure is fine-grained, ductile, non-sticky. The smell is similar to honey.

Did you know? Wax was used in prehistoric dentistry of the Neolithic era. In the 6500-year-old human lower jaw from Slovenia, there are traces of filling the tooth cavity with beeswax.

Beneficial features

Wax is not toxic, therefore it is widely used in cosmetology, in the manufacture of medicines, food industry and in other types of industrial products.

• The main useful properties of the product used in cosmetology:
• bactericidal;
• regenerative;
• anti-inflammatory;
• painkillers.

Its use is based on the ability to retain heat, improve blood circulation, disinfect surfaces, relieve swelling and reduce inflammation. It is easily absorbed into the skin, but at the same time allows it to function normally, without clogging the pores. This ensures its widespread use as a therapeutic agent.

Ways to use:

1. It can be used to treat skin diseases. A mixture of honey, beeswax and olive oil is used in the treatment of dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.
2. This is an excellent skin moisturizer. Cosmetics based on it can protect and restore rough, dry or chapped skin due to its ability to retain moisture.
3. Effective for skin regeneration, because it does not clog pores and allows the epidermis to function normally.
4. It is able to relieve pain, inflammation, and also has a mild decongestant effect. It can be used to treat joint diseases.
5. It is one of the most famous home remedies for acne. It has strong antiseptic, healing and anti-inflammatory properties due to its high content of vitamin A.
6. Helps to eliminate stretch marks, other atrophic scars with thinning of the epidermis, due to the presence in the composition of vitamin A, necessary for the production of collagen.

The use of wax in home cosmetology

There are many uses for this product at home. Its use can give a good result. To do this, just carefully follow the instructions for use.

Did you know? The wax is edible. It is added to chocolate to give it a glossy surface and help maintain hardness at room temperature.

The most ancient method of its application is embalming. The ability to stop the growth of bacteria subsequently found its application in the treatment of inflammatory processes.

Its modern methods of application:

• face masks;
• applications for joint diseases;
• anti-cellulite wraps;
• therapeutic massages.

Popular recipes

Homemade lotion is suitable for moisturizing, nourishing and restoring the skin. It is made from oils and beeswax.

Ingredients:

• 125 ml of almond oil or jojoba;
• 60 ml of beeswax;
• 60 ml of coconut oil;
• 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil (optional);
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons shea butter or cocoa butter (optional);
• a few drops of essential oil or other natural extracts according to your preference (optional).

How to make lotion:

1. Combine liquid oils and beeswax in a double boiler or place the ingredients in a steam bath.
2. When the mixture begins to melt, stir with a wooden spatula to create an even mass. Do not stop stirring to avoid clumping.
3. Remove from the steam bath and add vitamin E as well as essential oils.
4. Drain the composition into a storage container.
5. Use as a regular lotion.

It is ultra-moisturizing and more greasy than water-based lotions. It also has a longer shelf life, as all ingredients are stable and free of water. Suitable for use within 6 months. It can be used to moisturize and restore the skin, to combat stretch marks in the postpartum period or diaper rash in the baby.

The described composition is basic. By changing the essential oils, you get different shades of aroma and the effects of ethers on the body.

Important! If you are undergoing treatment by a dermatologist, be sure to consult with him before using wax preparations.

Other ingredients you can use:

• oil with calendula and chamomile - soothes inflammation, disinfects and is best suited for baby lotion;
• with mint and ginger oil - relieves inflammation;
• with lavender, patchouli, vanilla - it becomes anti-aging.

To care for your nails, rub the product into the cuticle and nail plate. The product is able to prevent infection by the fungus, heal microcracks and restore tissue elasticity.

The composition is also suitable for hot wraps. Essential oils in it will create an additional effect of the sauna and have a therapeutic effect. Lotion is also suitable for cosmetic massage.

Terms of use

Natural ingredients require compliance with storage conditions: in a hermetically sealed container, without exposing to sunlight. Essential oils and products with their use must be stored in a dark bottle.

Also, when preparing, take into account that:

• use a better refined product;
• in the composition of the product it should be no more than 10%, since the main effect that must be achieved is provided by oils, and the wax maintains the consistency and fixes it;
• funds are prepared only in a water bath and only in dishes that do not react with biologically active substances.

Contraindications

If you have very sensitive skin, do not use wax applications so as not to cause a rash, itching and discomfort.

Important! Women may be hypersensitive to wax products a week before menstruation begins. Consider the individual characteristics of your body.

• Do not use such funds if you have:
• obstructed blood circulation;
• numbness in the arms or legs;
• diabetes;
• phlebeurysm;
• open wounds;
• rash of unknown etiology

A typical contraindication for its use is an allergy to beekeeping products. If a purified product is used, then there should not be an allergy, but treat the application with caution.

Beautician Tips

Do not use wax or skin products if it is:

• fresh tan;
• sections with a wound surface;
• mole.

Do not apply such products after tanning or prolonged exposure to the sun during summer vacations for 2 days. If you did a chemical peeling procedure in the salon, then with wax also do not use for 7 days. After procedures, you can not take a hot bath for 24 hours. It is also not recommended to sunbathe in the sun for 1-2 days.

If you use the product during depilation, then remember that it cannot be reused. Hair removed from the body contains microorganisms and pollutes the wax. Reuse can lead to the transmission of infectious diseases. The same caution applies to wax balls. Used, can not be stored in a container with clean.

The use of wax is helpful. And this benefit has been proven over the centuries by its use for therapeutic purposes. You can buy it at the market or in beekeeping shops. Cooking home remedies is cheaper and can turn out to be an order of magnitude better than a tool purchased in a store. Therefore, prepare home remedies, but do not forget about the rules for their use.