Honeybees do a very important job of pollination. Did you know that they provide bonuses beyond the hive? Beeswax is where bees store their honey. It can be used for so much more. Honey a great sweet treat but has a number of bonuses beyond the hive.
Beeswax is the where everything in the hive is stored. It’s used in candles, many cosmetics, and used other strange uses. Surf boarders use beeswax to keep themselves from falling off the board. To reduce the use of plastic people are making reusable beeswax wraps. Beeswax is also an ingredient in chewing gum. People used to and to this day chew on honeycomb. It acts like a natural gum and is a tasty treat.
Honey has used in cooking for thousands of years and has many other uses. Honey has been used in medicines since ancient times. It cleans wounds, reduces pain and heals burns. One study shows that it helps get a better nights sleep.
Honey has used in cooking for thousands of years and has many other uses. Honey has been used in medicines since ancient times. It cleans wounds, reduces pain and heals burns. One study shows that it helps get a better nights sleep.
Both beeswax and honey are high in moisture which makes them great to use in homemade cosmetics. Beeswax is found in a lot chapsticks and lotions. Honey is amazing in a used in a face or hair mask. Below are two links for some great homemade products. Both made with the bonuses from the hive!Check out these articles for DIY Beeswax Wraps and Honey Face Masks.
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