Ancient Egyptians knew the value of beeswax and its versatile uses around the home. Around 1550 BC, beeswax during the embalming process of mummies and pharaohs, as well as keeping curls buoyant, protecting papyrus scrolls and paintings from sun exposure.

Now that we are in the modern age, there are many useful ways to use beeswax in your home just like the Egyptians did.

Beeswax is a natural substance produced by the worker bees that is organic, hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and malleable, which makes uniquely useful for a variety of applications.

Beeswax has antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties (if it’s not heated above 250°F during processing), it’s food safe and smells wonderful. It can be used in toiletries, and in home and garden projects.

Is beeswax edible?

Why, yes, it is. Back in the olden days you could find comb honey pretty easily. This is just slices of honeycomb with the honey still in it.