What is beeswax and paraffin wax? What are their advantages and disadvantages?Beeswax and paraffin wax are both types of wax. Beeswax is made by honeybees, while paraffin wax is a type of mineral wax. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s find out whether beeswax or paraffin wax would be best for you…. What … Read more
If you are a bird owner and have beeswax candles around your house, have you ever wondered about the safety of these candles on your bird’s health? I am sure you are aware that a bird’s respiratory system is delicate at the best of times, and inhaling certain fumes can potentially cause damage and even … Read more
There are all kinds of waxes in the world. Of course, as a bee related site, we often talk about the benefits of beeswax and the different ways we can use it. However, it is important that we also consider other wax types and how they might compare to beeswax. After all, if you are … Read more
Beeswax is used in a lot of different everyday items, from lip balm, to wood polish to candles! But one question still remains…. is beeswax digestible? Well, it is in lip balm that we might accidentally eat……so it must be right? Well, let’s separate fact from fiction together and discover whether beeswax is in fact … Read more
Beeswax pellets are great, right? They are small pellet shape globs of beeswax that can be used in a wide range of beeswax recipes (such as candles), whilst also being easy to store away in containers when not in use. Have you ever tried to cut or portion up beeswax? It’s pretty tough unless you … Read more
Beeswax is a natural product that has many uses, ranging from creams and lotions to those sweet smelling candles you have at home! One of its uses is as a waterproofing agent for leather. Many of us own leather gear and most of it is quite expensive! Therefore, the topic of protecting this leather comes … Read more
Beeswax is a unique substance that has many uses in our day-to-day lives. Whether you want to free up a stuck zipper or make a lip balm, beeswax is what you need. It is even used to waterproof items and polish furniture! The many uses of beeswax often lead to one simple question ‘is beeswax … Read more
As far as we know, beeswax has been used since the Neolithic era, 5500BC – 1900BC. It has literally been used and recycled for centuries. There’s evidence of beeswax being used for ancient Egyptian tooth fillings, as tax offerings in the Roman era, and for bow making for archers. How do we know this? Because beeswax … Read more
The abundance of different benefits that organic products can provide us is astonishing, and the same goes for beeswax. Consuming or using entirely organic products helps reduce public health risks by a ton. It massively reduces the number of harmful chemicals you’re exposed to and even decreases the effects it has on our planet. But, … Read more
In some events, you may have some beeswax leftovers which aren’t needed. But is there a proper and improper way of disposing of them? Because it’s a natural resource, many people are unsure of the best way to dispose of beeswax for the planet. Here’s how to dispose of beeswax. There are a few ways … Read more