Hedenhus is the wonderful place where we get most of our ingredients for our DIY category ie ingredients for homemade skin care, make your own Bee's Wraps, beeswax candles and much more. Hedenhus is a very local supplier based at the Limfjord in North Jutland. Here, 3 bee families ensure that Hedenhus is supplied with both honey and beeswax. Efforts are being made to create the perfect environment for all the bees, who are having a hard time due to agriculture's large consumption of pesticides and the consequent deterioration of living conditions. Hedenhus beeswax is part of the "Green wax" pool, which ensures that the wax is clean and free of pesticides, drug residues and other chemical substances. This makes the beeswax a little bit more expensive, but on the other hand in the absolute best quality.
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Important Allergy Information
Although resin is natural, it is a potent substance (Colophony). It should be used with caution, especially if you have sensitive skin. We always recommend performing a "patch test" on a small area of skin before using your homemade product on your entire body.
The resin is dried into small pieces up to Ø1 cm.
Melting point: between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius.
Origin: Portugal
INCI: Colophonium
10.20 €
HED-00500
The function of beeswax in creams and salves
In homemade cosmetics, beeswax functions primarily as a thickener and an emulsifier. It helps bind oil and water together in emulsions, ensuring a stable and even consistency in your products.
For salves: Beeswax provides firmness. The more wax, the firmer the salve.
For lip balms: Ensures that the stick holds its shape and stays on the lips for long-lasting protection.
Natural care and protection
Beeswax is rich in Vitamin A, which plays a role in skin cell renewal. Additionally, the substance has natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help soothe irritated skin, redness, and minor skin abrasions.
However, the primary benefit of beeswax is its ability to lay as a thin, protective film on the skin. This film acts as a shield against environmental influences such as frost, wind, and dry air, while simultaneously "locking" moisture inside the skin. Since the wax does not penetrate the skin or block pores, the skin can still breathe freely.
Safety and application
Although honey is advised against for infants due to the risk of botulism spores, this does not apply to cosmetic beeswax. This granulate has undergone a heating and purification process that eliminates harmful bacteria.
Beeswax is not absorbed by the human organism; upon ingestion, it simply passes through the digestive system. This makes it a safe choice in products for lips and for the care of small children, e.g., diaper balm or cold cream.
Specifications
Content: 500 g granules
INCI: Cera Alba
Origin: EU (not produced in Denmark)
Melting point: 62-64 degrees
Type: Organic
Application: For external use only / cosmetic production
25.60 €
HED-1097_251
Important Allergy Information
Although resin is natural, it is a potent substance (Colophony). It should be used with caution, especially if you have sensitive skin. We always recommend performing a "patch test" on a small area of skin before using your homemade product on your entire body.
The resin is dried into small pieces up to Ø1 cm.
Melting point: between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius.
Origin: Portugal
INCI: Colophonium
17.90 €
HED-1097_100
Important Allergy Information
Although resin is natural, it is a potent substance (Colophony). It should be used with caution, especially if you have sensitive skin. We always recommend performing a "patch test" on a small area of skin before using your homemade product on your entire body.
The resin is dried and then crushed into small pieces up to 2 mm.
Melting point: between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius.
Origin: Portugal
INCI: Colophonium
11.20 €
HED-1097_250
Important Allergy Information
Although resin is natural, it is a potent substance (Colophony). It should be used with caution, especially if you have sensitive skin. We always recommend performing a "patch test" on a small area of skin before using your homemade product on your entire body.
The resin is dried and then crushed into small pieces up to 2 mm.
Melting point: between 100 and 120 degrees Celsius.
Origin: Portugal
INCI: Colophonium
18.60 €
HED-1347_100
Organic cocoa butter for DIY skin care
100 grams of organically refined cocoa butter.
Organic cocoa butter can be used in a myriad of skin care products - creams, lip balm, salves, soap and much more.
But it is quite naturally also quite delicious in chocolate.
Cocoa butter is a natural fat that is cold-pressed. cocoa beans. It therefore smells completely natural and lovely of cocoa.
Organic cocoa butter is a fantastic moisturizer for the skin.
It contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity.
Cocoa butter melts at approx. 40 degrees.
Heat in a water bath and do not heat more than absolutely necessary so that you retain the high nutritional value.
INCI: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
12.80 €
