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Beeswax & Emulsifying Wax Safety Information

The melting point for Beeswax is approximately 140 to 150 Degrees F. Beeswax should only be melted in an approved electric wax melter, crock pot, microwave oven, or double boiler. Do Not melt Beeswax in a pan on a stove under direct heat. Beeswax is flammable and will start on fire if it the wax comes in direct contact with a flame.

The melting point for Emulsifying Wax is approximately 122 to 129 Degrees F. Emulsifying Wax should only be melted in an approved electric wax melter, crock pot, microwave oven, or double boiler. Do Not melt the Emulsifying Wax in a pan on a stove under direct heat. Emulsifying Wax is flammable and will start on fire if it the wax comes in direct contact with a flame.

Lotion & Cream Recipes

Basic Materials Required
Microwave Oven, Double Boiler or Wax Melter
Small Kitchen Scale
Metal Spoon

Note: If using a Microwave, only use a glass microwave safe measuring cup.

Lotion Bar Recipe #1 - Recipe makes 12 - 2.5 oz. Lotion Bars
9 oz. White Beeswax
3 oz. Emulsifying Wax
12 oz. Cocoa Butter
6 oz. Light Oil (Apricot Kernel Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, or use our Massage Oil Blend - Click Here for the Oils & Additives Page)
1/2 oz. or 1 Tablespoon Cosmetic Safe Fragrance Oil (optional)
12 Lotion Tubes - 2.5 oz. each - Click Here for the Bottles & Jars Page

Melt the Beeswax, Emulsifying Wax and Cocoa Butter together, stirring occasionally - remove from heat and stir until blended. Add the Light Oil and stir mixture well. If you use a microwave oven, only use a microwave safe glass measuring cup. Add Fragrance Oil if desired. Pour mixture into Lotion Tubes.

Lotion Bar Recipe #2 - Recipe makes 12 - 2.5 oz. Lotion Bars
(This will make a harder bar than Lotion Recipe #1)
12 oz. White Beeswax
1 oz. Emulsifying Wax
12 oz. Cocoa Butter
5 oz. Light Oil (Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond, or use our Massage Oil Blend - Click Here for the Oils & Additives Page)
1/2 oz. or 1 Tablespoon Cosmetic Safe Fragrance Oil (optional)
12 Lotion Tubes - 2.5 oz. each - Click Here for the Bottles & Jars Page

Melt the Beeswax, Emulsifying Wax and Cocoa Butter together, stirring occasionally - remove from heat and stir until blended. Add the Light Oil and stir mixture well. If you use a microwave oven, only use a microwave safe glass measuring cup. Add Fragrance Oil if desired. Pour mixture into Lotion Tubes.

Vitamin E Cream
8 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
2 oz. White Beeswax
4 oz. Distilled Water
1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E
1/4 teaspoon of Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (optional)

Melt the Sweet Almond Oil and Beeswax together. If you use a microwave oven, only use a microwave safe glass measuring cup. After the Sweet Almond Oil and Beeswax have melted, remove from heat and stir so they blend together. Add the water and stir. Next add the Vitamin E and the Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil and stir. Transfer the mixture into small containers. We carry a variety of cosmetic jars and bottles. See our Bottles & Jars page by clicking the underlined link at the top of the page.

Body Moisturizer
2 oz. White Beeswax 2 oz. Distilled Water
4 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
8 oz. Cocoa Butter
2 oz. Coconut Oil

Melt the Cocoa Butter and Water together then remove from heat and stir until blended. Add the Beeswax to the Cocoa Butter and Water, return to heat until all ingredients are melted. Pour in to containers.
See our Bottles & Jars page by clicking the underlined link at the top of the page.

Vitamin E Cream
8 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
2 oz. White Beeswax
4 oz. Distilled Water
1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E
1/4 teaspoon of Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (optional)

Melt the Sweet Almond Oil and Beeswax together, stirring occasionally - remove from heat and stir until blended. If you use a microwave oven, only use a microwave safe glass measuring cup. After the Sweet Almond Oil and Beeswax have melted, remove from heat and stir so they blend together. Add the water and stir. Next add the Vitamin E and the Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil and stir. Transfer the mixture into small containers. We carry a variety of cosmetic jars and bottles. See our Bottles & Jars page by clicking the underlined link above.

History of Beeswax

According to archeological evidence, Beeswax has been used for at least 5000 years. Beeswax has an almost indefinite shelf life. Beeswax has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs has retained its pliability after thousands of years.
The color of Beeswax is a result of the flowers that the bees forage on. Beeswax is almost pure white when first secreted by the worker bees. Beeswax gets its color from the pollen and propolis the bees gather. The natural variations of Beeswax can range in color from almost white to almost black.

Ancient Egyptians used Beeswax to make paint, and to help protect the surface of tomb paintings from moisture. Beeswax was also used as a modeling medium and was used to make writing tablets. The Persians used Beeswax to embalm their dead. The ancient Romans modeled death masks and effigies using Beeswax. Along with the Egyptians, many others used Beeswax to seal food and drink vessels. Some of the vessels that were sealed using Beeswax still survive to the present day.

Aristotle thought that bees gathered Beeswax from plants. However, bees produce the Beeswax in the hive from special glands on their bodies. Aristotle most likely thought that the pollen was actually the Bees Was itself.

The Greek mythical figure Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, was said to fly with wings made of feathers that were held together with Beeswax. The Beeswax melted when he came to close to the sun and fell into the Agean Sea and drowned. His father, who flew much lower, reached Italy and built a temple for Apollo - the Sun God.

During Roman times, Beeswax was a major product of commerce in Europe. It was common that taxes, rents, and other forms of payment were collected in the form of Beeswax.

During World War I Beeswax was used to coat plane exteriors. In England, many beekeepers were exempted from military service so they could continue to produce Beeswax for the war effort.

The Catholic church has used Beeswax to make candles as early as the middle ages.

Beeswax is used to make some of the finest candles in the world. Beeswax candles do not produce the smoke and soot like candles made from petroleum wax. Beeswax is an ingredient in many types of cosmetic formulas, conditioners, fine wood finishes, horticultural grafting wax. Beeswax is also used as part of artistic processes like lost wax casting, encaustic painting, batik fabric painting. Beeswax is also used for Pysanky (Ukranian Easter eggs) decorating.