Product Details
For customers requiring unprocessed premium beeswax, see our Premium Canadian Beeswax.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Clean and Odorless: The white to off-white appearance of Beeswax Beads (White) is the result of filtering through active carbon which removes its scent and color, ideal for fragrance-free formulations.
Slow Burn: In candles, Beeswax Beads (White) Cosmetic Grade Refined is said to burn slower and cleaner than petroleum-based waxes and reputed to be the wax of choice for aromatherapy-grade candles.
Wax Does Wonders: Beeswax Beads (White) adds structure and firmness while aiding as a partial emulsifier or thickener in formulations for lotions, creams, and balms.
Pure and Natural: Shaped like pellets, Beeswax Beads (White) are crafted for convenience and are 100% natural and free from chemical intervention.
DESCRIPTION
The essence of natural beeswax is distilled to its purest form in Beeswax Beads (White). BIeached and filtered to remove any impurities, then shaped into small pellets for easy use, Beeswax Beads (White) can be used in lotions, creams, balms, body butter, and even soaps. It provides body and stiffness to formulations and assist as an incomplete emulsifier or thickener.
These Beeswax Beads are 100% natural and refined through physical processes. The natural wax is melted and filtered through active carbon to remove its scent and color, which may vary from white to off-white. These beads are then used in formulations where a cream base or end product is fragrance-free and white, but to which color and fragrance can later be added.
For candle making, natural beeswax burns cleaner and longer than petroleum-based paraffin waxes. It does not smoke as with petroleum-based paraffin. Made of 100% pure refined beeswax, this slow-burning wax is preferred when making aromatherapy-grade candles.
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
- Illuminating Lotion: Mix 12 drops each of Cypress, Frankincense, and Lavender Essential Oils to make a rejuvenating facial blend that promotes a youthful glow. It’s important to use this oil cautiously and ensure proper dilution to prevent potential skin irritation.
- Steady-burning Candles: To make a natural aromatherapy beeswax candle, melt 1 pound (.45 kg) Pure Filtered Beeswax in a double boiler. Stir in ½ cup of a preferred carrier oil and pour .4 in (1 cm) of the wax blend into 3 @ 8 oz (240 ml) lidded mason jars. Insert a 6 inch (15 cm) cotton wick into each jar, securing it upright until the wax hardens, then fill the jars with the remaining wax blend, leaving approx. 1 inch (3 cm) of space at the top. Allow the candles to cool overnight, trim the wicks to ½ inch (1.5 cm), and light them for at least 2.5 hours for the best results. For more detailed instructions including dos and don’ts, check out our blog.
- Beeswax Bars: To make a lotion bar enriched with Beeswax Beads (White), combine 1 cup each of Beeswax, Carrier Oil (Grapeseed, Jojoba, or Sunflower), and a preferred body butter in a 32 oz (950 ml) glass mason jar. Place the jar in a saucepan with 1 inch (2.5 cm) of boiling water and stir until the ingredients have melted into a smooth blend. Remove from heat, stir in essential oils and 1 tsp Vitamin E Liquid, then pour the mixture into soap molds. Allow to harden before removing the lotion bars from the molds. A patch test is always recommended before use. For more detailed instructions including dos and don’ts, check out our blog.
MORE ABOUT BEESWAX BEADS (WHITE) COSMETIC GRADE REFINED
Origin:
China
Color/Consistency:
White to off-white solid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:
Odorless.
Cautions: The melting point of this wax is between 62° and 67° C (143° to 152° F). Overheating this will impact its scent and color. Please melt at as low a heat as possible while stirring gently, and use it as soon as it is melted, as it will cook and render poor-quality results such as a cooked or burnt odor, and off-white color.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated storage area away from direct sunlight. Do not store near oxidizing agents or strong acids.
