Compared to other candles available on the market, there are few traditional candles that come close to the health and environmental health benefits of pure beeswax candles. Beeswax and soy candles both come from renewable sources, but there are differences. Soy wax candles produce a cool, white bright light similar to fluorescent light. In contrast,…
Soy vs beeswax candles… What is the better option? With the cold winter season upon us, there is nothing as cozy as a warm fire crackling and candles burning. According to the National Candle Association, retail sales of candle products are estimated at around $3.14 billion annually in the United States alone. (Source: Mintel, 2013)….
Beeswax is a pure, natural product made by honey bees. Worker bees secrete the wax to build honeycomb. The comb provides storage for honey and bee pollen, as well as cells to rear the brood. Beeswax has many uses both in and outside of the beehive. In this blog post, we will take a look…
Bees are perhaps best known for their role in producing honey, but they also create other products that are vital for their survival. In addition to honey, they produce beeswax, propolis, royal jelly and apilarnil. All of these products serve a specific purpose within the hive but ultimately, bees are responsible for a wide range…