The Beekeeper's Journal

Honeycomb and beeswax, used by people for thousands of years

The History of Human Uses for Beeswax

We love making 100% pure beeswax candles. They smell amazing, they clean the air, and they’re beautiful to look at. As it turns out, people have always felt this way...
Pure beeswax candles burning with a warm golden flame

What’s Healthier: Soy Candles or Beeswax Candles?

With the Holidays season upon us, we wanted to take this opportunity to republish on of our most requested posts that answers common questions about other candle wax types. So,...
Bee-friendly Products for Sustainable Living

Bee-friendly Products for Sustainable Living

Here at The Beeswax Co. we’re committed to creating sustainable products. We couldn’t do what we do without our numero uno pollinatior, honeybees. We show them how grateful we are...
Leftover beeswax ready to be reused in DIY projects

DIY Ideas for Reusing Beeswax Scraps

If you have leftover beeswax scraps from old candles, don’t throw them away! The beeswax in our candles can be repurposed even after the candle is no longer functional. There...
Pure beeswax candles in natural honey tones

What Makes Beeswax Candles so Great?

We often say that beeswax candles are the BEST candles ever! Going back in history, beeswax was the preferred candle type by royalty, nobility and the church because of its...