Ways to Use Beeswax

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Most people think of honey production when they think of bees, however beeswax which is a byproduct, has many uses around the home. It was used commonly back in the day, and did a great job. However many of the uses of beeswax have been forgotten about. With the green movement in full swing it is starting to become common to look at more natural ways of doing things.

You can purchase beeswax in a 1 pound block or in a granular form. You will not typically see the comb unless it is being sold as raw honey. You will also find that you can purchase pure wax or find a paraffin / beeswax mix. If you are looking at greening your routine avoid the paraffin, as this is an oil byproduct. Beeswax is flammable at the right temperatures and should never be heated directly, but should be melted down in a double boiler.

What can you do with beeswax? The answer to this is very broad actually. Beeswax is great as a furniture polish if you mix it with linseed oil and turpentine. It should create a paste which you can rub into the wood for a nice polish and a natural water resistant coating. This can be used to protect handles of tools also.

You can also use beeswax in a wide range of home made beauty products. You can create lip balms, lotions, soaps, etc. One great way to learn more about this is to look at books like Organic Body Care Recipes. This book covers homemade beauty products and the use of beeswax.

This is only a very small number of ways you can use beeswax around the home. I would highly recommend doing some more research and see how this wax can help you out.