Beeswax: A natural 'gold' in the service of our beauty!

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by Fysiopathitiko- Aesthetics Cosmetology Marina Serafimidou


It is completely natural and pure and we offer multiple benefits. Know a little more beeswax and learn what it can do for you and your skin!
· The beeswax is antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-allergy and antioxidant properties, making it ideal for healing wounds.
· It is also used as a patch in rheumatism and neuralgia.
· It is also known to offer protection to the skin against environmental aggressions (pollution, sun, etc.) and "locks" the moisture and protects the skin cells. So nourishes and softens the skin in depth, naturally.
· In addition it has been found that the honeycomb and consequently beeswax and has small amounts of vitamin D, which helps in restoring and repairing the epidermis.
· The beeswax is one of the most basic materials for the production of handicraft products and beauty care. It is found in recipes for homemade lip balm, moisturizing lotion, hair masks, even mascara.
· When combined with olive oil makes up one of the simplest, and most beneficial natural beauty products that can make anyone rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements and antioxidants

Natural Recipes with beeswax

Pure body butter

Ingredients: 30 ml oil, jojoba, 30 g. grated cocoa butter 1 teaspoon grated beeswax, 2 drops of vanilla (optional).
In microwave or double boiler melt the beeswax and cocoa butter with the oil. Remove the mixture from the heat, add the flavor you want and stir. Store in a clean glass jar.

Night Cream

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated beeswax, 1 teaspoon vitamin E, 3 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons light olive oil 1/4 cup rose water, rose water or orange water, 1/3 teaspoon borax, optionally 8-10 drops of lavender essential oil (if you use orange water, avoid lavender)
Melt the beeswax, oils and vitamin E in a bain-marie or microwave. Mix borax with rose water and heat slightly. Mix both mixtures and beat well with a blender to homogenize. Store in a cool place. Apply in person just before bedtime.

Hand and Body Cream

Ingredients (about 700 ml cream): 250 ml almond oil, 120 ml avocado oil, 90 g. pure beeswax, 180 ml mineral water, 5 ml of essential oil of your choice, optional 1-2 drops of food coloring
Melt the beeswax and oil in a bain-marie, stirring until completely melted wax. Heat the water and carefully add the mixture of oils. Remove from heat and stir constantly until the mixture becomes creamy and the temperature reaches about 37 degrees. Then add the essential oil and, if desired, color and continue to stir until the cream to cool completely (otherwise the oil and water will separate. If this happens, re-heat the mixture over low heat and stir until cool again ).


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