The Benefits of Beeswax
Ingredients are very important to people who read labels, have allergies or sensitive skin.. However, when trying a new product I always recommend testing it on a small area to make sure you don’t have a reaction.
I frequently participate in expos, farmers markets, and pop-up events. These provide valuable opportunities for one-on-one interactions, allowing customers to meet the person behind the product. They can ask questions, while I have the chance to explain my offerings. More importantly, it helps build trust and connection with those choosing to support my business.
People often ask why I chose beeswax as my base for the salves. Aside from it being a natural ingredient, there are so many other benefits. That’s not to say that shea butter or coconut oil aren’t good, they just serve different purposes. Consistency is one of the main reasons for my choice, as it provides structure and tends to be longer lasting
As I was doing my research in creating the salves, I learned that beeswax is an excellent choice because of its many benefits for the skin.
Beeswax sits on the skin longer which provides a natural, protective and breathable barrier. This helps safeguard the skin to seal in moisture and keeping the skin hydrated, while allowing the skin to breathe. Petroleum-based waxes such as parraffin, do not provide this protection.
The specific herbs and essential oils in the ORIGINAL BLEND of Savage Salve were chosen to assist lymph and blood circulation. Beeswax enhances other ingredients since it helps blend and stabilize herbal infusions, essential oils, and other nourishing components in the salve.
When it comes time for the right salve for the face, there is lots to consider. With so many skin types and sensitivies, choosing the right base is imperative. Using beeswax for the facial blend, Skin Ally, created a great outcome. When choosing a facial salve, it's important to consider whether it is comedogenic—meaning whether it clogs pores. Clogged pores can lead to blackheads and other skin concerns. Beeswax ranks low on the comedogenic scale, typically rated between 0 and 2 out of 5, making it a generally safe choice for most skin types. However, individuals with very oily or acne-prone skin may want to start with small amounts to see how their skin responds.
Lastly, beeswax is rich in Vitamin A, which supports skin regeneration and healing, making it especially beneficial for dryness—whether due to cold weather or aging skin—as well as conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Naturally antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing, beeswax also helps protect the skin from infections while promoting overall skin health.
As you can see, there is a lot to consider when creating products between choosing the right base and the right herbs and essential oils. Loving what you do to help people makes doing the homework a lot more pleasureable and fulfilling!