5 Amazing Uses Of Beewax

Ever seen the inside of a honey bee hive? It’s incredible.

Everything is completely ordered, clean and functioning at all times. I sometimes have trouble taking care of one baby at a time, and honey bees take care of hundreds, all while building a house. Bees actually make beeswax and then form it into the structure of their hive. They secrete wax from special glands, then chew it up and use it to form perfect hexagon shaped honey comb.

* Homemade Deodorant

I’ve been making my own deodorant for years because it works so much better than store bought. One of the ingredients I use is beeswax because it helps form a natural protective moisture barrier. This means it helps avoid sweat stains on clothes without the need for harmful and unnecessary chemicals.

* Lotion Bars

I’m biased, but these are the best moisturizers in the world. A perfect combination of oils, shea butter and beeswax forms a solid soap-like bar that is used on dry skin. It helps soothe skin, locks in moisture, and even has natural anti-wrinkle properties.

* DIY Lip Balms

You can make dozens of homemade beauty products with the same set of simple ingredients. This lip balm recipe uses the same ingredients as the lotion bars but with a couple of added ingredients for scent or color.

* Beeswax Candles

I ditched the scented candles and air fresheners years ago. We only use beeswax candles in our home and they are easy and fun to make yourself. They also make great homemade gifts for the important people in your life.

* Baby Products

Most babies will have a diaper rash at some point. I make an effort to only use natural skin care products, but with the new sensitive skin of a baby, I take extra care to make sure all ingredients are natural and safe.