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Are Beeswax Wraps Actually Safe? Here's What You Need to Know
Thinking about ditching plastic wrap? Beeswax wraps are one of the safest food-storage options out there — but only if they're made from the right ingredients. We break down exactly what's in a quality wrap, why the antibacterial properties are real, what foods to keep them away from, and the one heat rule that makes them last a full year.
Is Your Dental Floss Toxic? Why Beeswax Is the Safer Choice
Most people never think twice about their dental floss. But that silky-smooth "easy glide" coating on popular brands like Oral-B Glide? It's often made from PTFE — the same chemical as Teflon. A 2019 study found women who used certain flosses had measurably higher PFAS "forever chemical" levels in their blood.
The fix is simple and centuries old: beeswax. Non-toxic, food-safe, biodegradable, and approved by the FDA as a food additive. It glides, it cleans, and it won't quietly accumulate in your body.
Read on to learn how to read a floss label, what to avoid, and why beeswax is the only coating your dentist should have been recommending all along.
How to Use, Clean, and Care for Beeswax Wraps (And Make Them Last)
How to Make Beeswax Crayons at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Most conventional crayons are made with paraffin wax — a petroleum byproduct — plus synthetic dyes and chemical additives. Beeswax crayons are different: non-toxic, naturally aromatic, longer-lasting, and easy to make at home. In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you exactly how to make your own beeswax crayons from scratch using pure beeswax pellets, cosmetic-grade pigments, and a few simple supplies you probably already have in your kitchen.
How to Make Lip Balm and Lotion Using Beeswax: A Step-by-Step Guide
Making your own lip balm and lotion at home is easier than you think — and when you use organic beeswax as your base, you know exactly what's going on your skin.
Beeswax has been used in skincare formulations for thousands of years. It creates a natural protective barrier, locks in moisture, and gives lip balms and lotions their smooth texture — all without synthetic chemicals or petroleum-derived ingredients.
In this guide you'll get two beginner-friendly recipes: a classic beeswax lip balm and a lightweight beeswax body lotion. Both use simple, natural ingredients and come together in under 30 minutes.