Beeswax is a natural and harmless substance that does not cause adverse reactions to the human body. It is a type of bee product with great utilization value in the cosmetic industry today. It mainly has the following 5 functions:
(1) Lock the skin moisture and moisturize the skin. Beeswax contains some of the nutrients the skin needs and is an advanced skin care product.
(2) Relieve facial wrinkles and keep skin smooth and elastic.
(3) Emulsification. Beeswax is emulsified with alkali and can be easily combined with other materials to form a stable solid with a long shelf life.
(4) Stability. Beeswax will not deteriorate at higher temperatures, can effectively protect other chemical components in cosmetics, and can ensure its effectiveness in the process of using cosmetics.
(5) Plasticity. A series of cosmetics such as lipstick and lip balm needs to be shaped by models, and the addition of beeswax can adjust their softness and hardness.
Beeswax has many functions required by cosmetics, which are rare in natural substances, so it has potential in the development of cosmetics and other aspects. We can also use it to supplement other substances in our daily life to make skin care products.
Lipstick
Usually, the lip balm on the market is mineral oil or mineral wax, which can feel moisturizing on the lips when applied on the lips, and has a glossy appearance from the outside. However, in terms of actual effect, the above-mentioned lip balm can make the skin of the lips obstructed to breathe, reduce the secretion function of the sebaceous glands, and make the chapped lips more serious. Lipsticks made with beeswax do not have the above situation. People can use beeswax, olive oil, and honey to make lipsticks. The specific method is: take a clean container, put 2 tablespoons of beeswax, put it in a microwave oven to heat and melt, after it is completely melted, put 8 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of honey, and keep stirring until the liquid is uniform. If you want to give it other effects, you can add vitamin E or vitamin A in an appropriate amount. After the added material is stirred evenly, pour it into the mold, and after it solidifies, you can take it out for use.
Facial mask
Mask is a kind of skin care product that can quickly improve the skin. Its shelf life is generally longer, more chemical substances are added to its ingredients, and its safety index is lower than that of masks made from beeswax. Beeswax masks can be prepared by yourself. Take 30mg of onion juice, 30mg of lily juice, 30g of beeswax, and 30g of honey, pour it into a ceramic bowl, heat it in a microwave oven until the beeswax melts, take it out after melting and stir well. The beeswax mask not only has a good moisturizing effect but also has a more significant effect on anti-wrinkle.
