Beeswax Refined Pellets

Beeswax is the natural wax honey bees make to build their honeycomb. Crude beeswax is melted, filtered and refined to remove impurities, which gives a clean wax that is easy to work with. It is firm at room temperature, softens when warm and blends easily into oils and butters.

That makes it a popular structuring ingredient: it adds firmness and a protective, slightly waxy feel to balms, lip products and creams, and it makes candles that burn with a light honey scent. It is insoluble in water, so it does not mix into water-based products on its own.

Good to know: beeswax is a bee product, so it is not vegan, and people with a bee product, honey or propolis allergy should take care. Over time beeswax can develop a harmless pale powdery film on the surface, called bloom. It can be wiped off or melted back in.

Lip balms
Gives structure and a protective layer. Combine with butters and oils. Browse our lip balm bases, lip balm containers and lip balm flavours.

Salves and balms
Melt with carrier oils and butters for solid balms. About 1 part beeswax to 3-5 parts oil is a common starting point.

Lotion bars
Beeswax holds a lotion bar together. Blend with butters for glide.

Creams and lotions
Thickens the oil phase. Use it alongside an emulsifier such as Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200).

Soap making
Some makers add a small amount to firm a bar or to make melt and pour soap hold its shape. Test a small batch. Browse our soap additives.

Candles
Pour pure beeswax candles or blend it into other waxes. See Making Beeswax Candles below.

Wood polish and leather care
Melted with oil for a protective, natural-looking finish. Test on an offcut first.

Beeswax wraps and crafts
A popular craft ingredient for reusable wraps, thread and cord waxing. This is sold as a craft raw material, not as a food-grade product, so if you make anything for food contact it is your responsibility to check it is suitable.

The usual range is about 2-40% depending on the product. These are starting points, not fixed rules. Always make a small test batch and adjust a little at a time.

Beeswax makes firm, slow-burning candles with a light honey scent. It is known for being harder to wick than soy or paraffin, so make a test candle and expect to adjust the wick size.

1. Prepare. Use a clean, dry container or mould, warmed slightly if you can. Fix a wick to the base with a wick tab and sticker, and keep it centred.
2. Melt. Melt the beeswax slowly in a double boiler to about 85 °C. Never heat over a direct flame or leave it unattended.
3. Add fragrance. Take off the heat, add fragrance oil (about 6% is a common starting point) and stir for 2 minutes. Check the flash point of your fragrance first. Many makers use only the natural honey scent.
4. Pour. Pour at about 75-80 °C, slowly and near the wick. Beeswax sets fast, so work steadily.
5. Top up. If a dip forms around the wick as the candle cools, pour a small top-up before it is fully cool.
6. Cure. Trim the wick to about 5 mm and cure for about 2 weeks before a test burn for the best scent.

These are starting points from general candle-making guidance and have not been tested by PureFX. Always make a small test candle first.

These are starting points only and have not been tested by PureFX, so test a small batch first.

Changing the ratios changes the melt point, firmness and feel, so always test a blend before selling products made with it.

Wick size is the most important choice in a candle, and beeswax is known to be harder to wick than other waxes. These are starting points only. Always burn test, then adjust one size at a time.

Molten wax can burn badly. Keep melting wax away from children and pets, never heat it over a direct flame, and never leave it unattended. Wear heat-resistant gloves, have a lid or damp cloth nearby for emergencies, and do not use water on a wax fire.

If you use it in candles, never leave a burning candle unattended, keep candles away from children, pets, draughts and anything flammable, and trim the wick to about 5 mm before each burn.

Selling your products? This is a raw material for makers. The safety assessment, labelling and any regulatory requirements for your finished balm, cosmetic, soap or candle are your responsibility. Beeswax is a bee product, so it is not vegan, and your labels should reflect this. Use the Ingredient Statement and Safety Data Sheet below together with the safety data for everything else you add.

Is this New Zealand beeswax?
Yes. It is refined New Zealand beeswax.

What is the melting point?
Typically about 62-65 °C.

What colour is it?
Pale golden to cream, with a light honey aroma. Refining removes impurities and gives a clean wax that causes little discolouration.

How much should I use?
It depends on the product, from about 2-40%. For a balm, a common starting point is 1 part beeswax to 3-5 parts oil. Always test.

Does it dissolve in water?
No. It is insoluble in water and dissolves into warm oils and butters.

Is it an emulsifier?
No. It thickens the oil phase but does not mix oil and water. For creams and lotions, use it with an emulsifier such as Emulsifying Wax (Neowax B200).

Can I make candles with it?
Yes. Melt to about 85 °C, add fragrance (up to about 6%), and pour at about 75-80 °C. Beeswax can be hard to wick, so test. See Making Beeswax Candles above.

Which wick should I use?
It depends on your candle. See the Wick Guide above for ECO wick starting points, and always burn test, as beeswax is firm and can be hard to wick.

Can I add it to soy wax?
Some makers add a small amount of beeswax to soy wax to firm candles and wax melts. Start low and test a small batch.

Can I use it in lip balm?
Yes. It is widely used in lip balms for structure and a protective layer. Combine it with butters and oils.

Why has my beeswax got a white film?
This is natural bloom and is harmless. Wipe it off or melt it back in.

Is it vegan or food grade?
No. Beeswax is a bee product, so it is not vegan. It is sold as a raw material for craft, cosmetic and candle use, not as a food-grade product.

Does it contain palm oil?
No. It is 100% beeswax.

How should I store it?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight. It keeps well. Typical shelf life is 2 years or more when stored this way.