Which beeswax is better white or yellow?

White beeswax is better for cosmetic purposes, while yellow beeswax is often better when it comes to making candles.

Whats the difference in white and yellow beeswax?

The difference between the waxes is slight: Yellow Beeswax is fully refined, while the White Beeswax is naturally bleached by exposing it in thin layers to air, sunlight and moisture. Adding beeswax to most melt & pour bases will actually make it softer.

What is white beeswax used for?

In manufacturing, yellow and white beeswax are used as thickeners, emulsifiers, and as stiffening agents in cosmetics. Beeswax absolute is used as a fragrance in soaps and perfumes. White beeswax and beeswax absolute are also used to polish pills.

Why is beeswax different colors?

Even though beeswax starts out pure white when the bees make it, by the time we humans harvest the wax, it has changed color due to honey and pollen exposure in the hive. To get the wax back to its pure white color, wax processors either use a natural filtration system (the kind our apiaries use) or chemicals.

Which beeswax is best?

Best Cosmetic Beeswax

• Beesworks. Yellow Cosmetic-Grade Beeswax Pellets. Customer Favorite.
• Stakich. Pure White Beeswax Pellets. Bargain Pick.
• Sky Organics. USDA Organic White Beeswax Pellets. Easiest to Use.
• White Naturals. Organic Yellow Beeswax Pellets.
• HUNNY BEE. Organic White Beeswax Pellets.

Are there different grades of beeswax?

However there are mainly four basic types of beeswax are traded: pharmaceutical / cosmetic grade and a general use/industrial grade, organic (cosmetic or general use) and raw (Strahl and Pitch, wax refiners USA). General use beeswax will contain some impurities such as pollen, oils or propolis.

What does beeswax do to your face?

Beeswax can create a protective layer on the skin. It’s also a humectant, which means that it attracts water. Beeswax is also a natural exfoliator, ideal for sloughing away dead skin cells. By making beeswax into a lotion bar, it will work double-duty to keep your skin soft and hydrated.

Is white beeswax toxic?

White beeswax candles will cost you more than paraffin candles and probably more than soy or palm wax but they are so worth it! They burn longer naturally for one thing, without a single toxic additive.

Why is some beeswax white and some yellow?

White Beeswax is pure, unbleached beeswax that has been pressure filtered. Cleaned Yellow Beeswax has been heated and debris has been filtered out. It varies in color from light yellow to orange yellow. Cleaned beeswax is ideal for candle making or projects where you desire the natural beeswax color to shine.

Is beeswax a bee poop?

Where does beeswax come from? It’s excreted by bees. Like poop.

Is beeswax good for wrinkles?

Beeswax is an exceptional natural alternative to mineral oil. Plus, beeswax contains vitamin A which has been proven in multiple studies to reduce wrinkles and age spots while re-hydrating and reconstructing damaged skin cells.

Does beeswax clog pores?

Despite some of the rumors out there, beeswax does not clog pores. Yes, it is an oil/wax based product and some of those types of substances do clog pores but, beeswax is not one of them. Beeswax is rich in vitamin A and is an emollient, helping to soothe and hydrate the skin.

What color is raw beeswax?

Beeswax is a substance produced by worker bees, which is secreted by glands on the bee’s abdomen. It is naturally a yellow-brownish color, but can also be purified to different shades of yellow or even white.

Why is my beeswax so dark?

The dark color is thought to be produced by the repeated use of these brood cells and the debris and propolis which builds up over time. Cells used only for storing honey remain light in color. If you find dark beeswax in your hive, don’t worry, this is perfectly natural.

What color is beeswax naturally?

Pure, unbleached, pressure-filtered beeswax is typically ivory in color. It features a sweet scent, and is ideal for those products where you desire a light tone. If you want to add colorants to your product, then white beeswax is highly recommended. Yellow beeswax has been heated and cleaned to filter out debris.