beeswax
noun
bees·wax
ˈbēz-ˌwaks 
1
: a substance that is secreted by honeybees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull, typically yellow solid that is plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : wax sense 1
Note: Beeswax is typically colorless when first secreted but takes on a yellow or brownish color after bits of pollen, propolis, and other matter becomes mixed in. White beeswax sold commercially consists of yellow beeswax that has been subjected to bleaching or has been filtered to remove impurities. Beeswax is used as an ingredient in various products including candles, cosmetics, and sealants.
2
US, informal
: personal concern : business
—used chiefly in the phrases mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax
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Since lotions may contain water to make the formula fluid, stick products often have high concentrations of emollients and occlusives like plant butters and beeswax.
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Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
From compost bins that turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil to beeswax wraps that replace single-use plastics, these items are designed to support your green goals and inspire lasting change.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Packed with a mix of ultra-nourishing ingredients like castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin, this balm works overtime to keep your lips soft and hydrated.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
The palate shows finesse and focus as filigreed ocean saline minerality frames textures of lemon curd, beeswax, and peach skin.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025
From compost bins that turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil to beeswax wraps that replace single-use plastics, these items are designed to support your green goals and inspire lasting change.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Packed with a mix of ultra-nourishing ingredients like castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin, this balm works overtime to keep your lips soft and hydrated.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
The palate shows finesse and focus as filigreed ocean saline minerality frames textures of lemon curd, beeswax, and peach skin.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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beeswax
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