Description
Beeswax pellets are a natural and 100% irritation-free ingredient that can be used in DIY body care products. They are easy to melt and can be used in a variety of applications.
Essentially Natural Beeswax Pellets are 100% pure and easier to melt than solid beeswax, because they are small and uniform in size, the pellets heat evenly and have a lower melting point than larger blocks of beeswax. They can be used in a variety of DIY crafts such as balms, candle making and body care products. With a skin irritation potential of zero; they are perfect in skincare, acting as a natural emulsifier and thickening agent, while also providing hydration.
Why we love it: Beeswax is a mild and 100% natural ingredient that is nonirritating and noncomedogenic. It gives volume and structure to creams and lotions and has many other applications. The pellet form is easy to melt and mold. It should be a staple in any DIY-er's cupboard.
Sizes: 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg.
USES & BENEFITS
Beeswax is a highly sought after emulsifier and humectant for cosmetic uses as it has an irritation potential of zero, making it a natural hydrating agent that can penetrate through the skin's surface without clogging pores.
RECIPE INSPIRATION
Super Salve for Cracked Heels
28gbeeswax
28graw, unrefined cocoa butter
28gavocado oil
28gtamanu oil
85gextra virgin coconut oil
tspvitamin E oil
10 drops essential oils of your choice: eg. 2 dropschamomile, 3 dropsclary sage, 5 dropslavender
Mix all the ingredients except the vitamin E oil and the essential oils in a double boiler or water bath and let them melt together. Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool slightly, then add the vitamin E and essential oils. Decant the mixture into a glass jar and let it solidify. Use before bed and wear socks to bed. Read more on our DIY Foot balms on our blog.