White Beeswax Pellets by Mary Tylor Naturals 16 oz Beeswax is produced naturally by honey worker bees in bee hives and is really good for the skin and the hair! Benefits of Beeswax for the Skin: Beeswax contains Vitamin A and provides long-term moisturizing, actually locking moisture into the skin Benefits of Beeswax for your Hair:Beeswax not only moisturizes and smoothes down hair, it also keeps moisture from getting out of the hair. Beeswax is also used to naturally stimulate hair growth. Healing Properties of Beeswax for Skin & Allergies, Irritation:Besides offering your skin a natural moisture and glow, the anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory properties of bees wax can actually soothe easily irritated skin, making it one of the best skin care ingredients for those who suffer from allergies or other skin problems like rosacea or eczema. HERE ARE THE SENSORY TESTS YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN ORGANIC BEESWAX: Color: White to bright whiteOdor: heat wax, odor should be mild, sweet, pleasant and honey-like. Chewing test: wax should not stick to teethBreakage test: upon breaking should have a fine-granular, blunt, not crystalline structureCutting test: wax should not stick to the knifeSplinters test: scratch wax with nail or knife. Splinters should have a spiral formKneading test: kneading for 10 minutes, wax should be plasticConsistency: should not stick upon cutting Warning: For External use only. Cosmetic grade. This product is not food grade. Keep out of reach of children.