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    Beeswax

    Beeswax

    Beeswax

    What is it?

    Beeswax is a product made from the honeycomb of the honeybee and other bees. The three major beeswax products are yellow beeswax, white beeswax, and beeswax absolute. Yellow beeswax is the crude product obtained from the honeycomb. White beeswax is made from yellow beeswax by bleaching, and beeswax absolute is made by treating yellow beeswax with alcohol.

    Key Information

    • Beeswax can help slow down the dispersal of medications into the body.
    • Beeswax has non-allergenic properties that can make it a useful skin protection from various airborne allergies.
    • 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.

    More Information

    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.

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