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    Beeswax: An Essential Ingredient for Beard Care Products

    • December 13, 2022

    What is Beeswax?

    According to  D-Tek Live Bee Removal, a full-service bee removal and bee control company, ”beeswax is the building block of the hive. Honeybees from the genus Apis produce it to build the hexagon-shaped honeycomb where bees live, work, raise their young and store their food supplies. In its natural form, beeswax is actually white or translucent. It becomes the light golden color we associate with beeswax when stained by pollen or propolis. Beeswax is made up of about 300 different compounds. Its composition can vary slightly depending on where the honeybees live. Worker bees are responsible for producing beeswax. They have special glands on the underside of their abdomens that secrete the wax in thin sheets called scales.” 

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    Health Benefits of Beeswax

    Beeswax is used in medicine to lower and improve cholesterol levels and treat or manage pain. Additionally, it also helps with ulcers, diarrhea, hiccups, and swelling (inflammation). Research shows that the long-chain fatty acids and alcohols found in beeswax may reduce high blood cholesterol levels, a risk factor for heart disease. For instance,  one review notes that beeswax alcohols may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol by up to 29% while raising “good” HDL cholesterol by 8–15%.

    Additionally, other studies (1,  2,  3) show that beeswax extracts may offer protection against fungi and disease-causing bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Salmonella enterica, and E. coli. It may also help protect your  gut against certain parasites. However, more human research is needed.

    Beeswax in Skin Care

    Beeswax forms a natural barrier on the skin's surface—protecting the skin against the elements of daily life, environmental irritants, and harsh weather.  Unlike other substances such as petroleum jelly,  beeswax allows the skin to breathe and seals in moisture to help the skin stay hydrated and soft. Being a humectant, beeswax keeps the skin plump, nourished, and hydrated, thus it is highly beneficial for people with excessively dry skin. Refreshing, restorative, and gentle enough for use on even the most sensitive skin, beeswax soothes itchiness and irritation.

    According to  Arthi Raguram, the founder of Deyga Organics, “the regenerative quality and anti-inflammatory properties of beeswax help to reduce irritation, redness, and inflammation afflicted with acne, while its antiseptic benefits facilitate the healing process. Rich in Vitamin A, beeswax act as a topical treatment for acne and reduces acne scarring by promoting the regeneration of cells. The non-comedogenic nature of beeswax reduces acne breakouts and keeps the skin healthy and clear.”

    A  2018 study also concluded that beeswax, as well as other 'botanical anti-inflammatories', were effective for managing sensitive skin and even outperformed skincare products with synthetic ingredients. For people with sensitive skin, it’s recommended to use products containing beeswax because of their anti-inflammatory and humectant properties.

    Beeswax in Hair Care

    According to Healthline, “the vitamin A content in beeswax moisturizes hair, smooths flyaway strands, keeps styles intact, and straightens hair. It’s particularly useful for natural hair as well as twisted and braided styles.  Its ability to seal strands makes beeswax a good way to hide split ends — although the only way to permanently get rid of split ends is to cut them off.”

    Beeswax can also be used to promote hair growth. A  2016 study found that a hair wax containing beeswax significantly increased hair length after daily use for 30 days. However, the formula did include other ingredients, so it’s hard to say if beeswax was the cause. Beeswax can also have a positive effect on the scalp, too.  Research has shown it can soothe symptoms of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and dandruff.

    Beeswax in Beard Care

    Beeswax is one of the main ingredients in both  beard balms and mustache waxes. It helps moisturize hair and firmly hold it in place. Beeswax can even reportedly repels everyday dirt and grime. These beard products keep  beards soft, shiny, and healthy. 

    Tame, shape, and straighten wild, frizzy, and rebellious hair with  Polished Gentleman’s Beard Shaping Balm! My good man, are you ready to take your beard to the next level? Meet our Premium Sandalwood Beard Balm. Made with natural & essential oils, this beard balm will tame that wild mess you currently call a beard. Whether you're looking to soften, style, or simply add some fragrance, this beard shaper will get it done in a matter of minutes. Infused with tea tree oil, shea butter & almond oil, this beard care product will soften & make your beard appear thicker, fuller & healthier than ever. It also has a calming effect on the skin under your beard, preventing itching & dandruff. Responsibly sourced and 100% made in the USA.

     

    Key Benefits of Polished Gentleman’s Beard Shaping Balm:

    • Helps tame, moisturize, condition, style, and soften your beard
    • Soothes dry, irritated skin while helping prevent itching & dandruff
    • Strengthens hair to prevent beard from breakage
    • Makes your beard appear thicker, fuller & healthier
    • Helps hydrate & nourish your beard with a great manly scent

    How to Use:

    Best to use after washing your beard with  Polished Gentleman's Beard Shampoo and Conditioner. Use the back of your gentlemanly thumb to scrape a small amount off the top. Then, rub than in between your fingers to get the friction going to soften the balm. Finally, my goodman, rub it along the grain of your beard!

    Polished Gentleman’s Mustache Styling Wax keeps your mustache looking healthy! This helps hold those stubborn, bristly 'stache hairs in place & helps soften & strengthen each strand. Our mustache wax contains beeswax with high amounts of Vitamin A to help moisturize your skin & tame those rebellious hairs so you can style your man fluff to a firm hold, meaning, you're beautiful follicles will stay in place all day long. This mustache wax contains a combination of natural oils proven to strengthen your stache on a molecular level. Your manly tufts will fill out, appear fuller & feel soft to the touch. Pair it with a properly trimmed mustache & you're ready to take your whiskers from good to great!

    Key Benefits of Polished Gentleman’s Mustache Styling Wax:

    • Helps tame, moisturize, condition, style, and soften your beard
    • Holds stubborn, bristly 'stache hairs in place.
    • Strengthens stache while helping prevent dandruff, itching & flakes
    • Helps achieve a fuller & healthier stache with a manly scent
    • Keeps your beard looking natural, healthy & conditioned

    How to Use:

    Use the back of your gentlemanly thumbnail to scrape a small amount off the top. Then, rub that in between your fingers to get the friction going to soften the wax. Finally, my good man, rub it along the grain of your mustache!

    No matter what type of gentleman you are, be a polished one!

    Created by professionals, taking the natural route. Our  beard balm and  mustache wax for men are chemical-free, paraben, alcohol, and sulfate-free to secure the healthiest beard possible. These beard grooming kits will also limit itchy and dry skin underneath your chin and keep your beard looking shiny and healthy on top. This can also be easily applied for touch-ups throughout the day in-between washes.

    My goodman, get the beard you've always dreamt of. Our Premium Sandalwood Beard Balm and Mustache Wax will tame even the wildest of beards and keep them smelling fresh all day long. Include this with your beard care kit now! Not only will it be glorious to behold, but it will also be incredibly polished. Made in the USA, FAMILY-OWNED with 3 generations making our own natural products. Products You Can Trust!

    Polished Gentleman’s Takeaways

    Being polished is not just a matter of importance, it is as essential as more than one set of sheets, creative cufflinks, sugar cubes at afternoon tea, flawless manners, a mean right hook, and even oxygen. A gentleman’s physique can come in all  beard shapes and sizes—small beards, large beards, long hair, short hair, fun-sized, king-sized, and more. Like an albino lion,  Polished Gentleman wants you to bare your own perfect, masculine holiness to the world.

     

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