Beeswax is a product that we obtain by melting the walls of the honeycombs of bees (Apis mellifera L.) with hot water and physical filtration is carried out to remove particles and organic debris from the hive. Properties and characteristics It complies with the European pharmacopoeia, being suitable for food (E-901), cosmetics and beekeeping. It comes in the form of easy-to-handle pellets for weighing and preparing our preparations. Uses and applications It was used in ancient times for its cosmetic and therapeutic properties. In cosmetics, it is used to care for particularly dry delicate skin in the form of creams or ointments, plasters, lipsticks, cleansing creams and face masks due to the anti-inflammatory and healing properties of many of its components. It also softens and nourishes the dermis thereby preventing skin aging. In the formulation of emulsions, it provides emollient properties as well as a plastic and elastic texture, giving consistency to the emulsions. It is also used as a food additive and in pharmaceutical formulations.
