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Beeswax & Honey

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This is where you’ll find information about beeswax and the types of honey.  We cover topics such as honey flavors, honey benefits, and general beeswax guides.

Beeswax is considered safe to eat for most people. Beeswax is the waxy substance honeybees use to store honey.

Beeswax on hair is a great product for reducing frizz and holding your style in place. That said, it’s important to properly cleanse your scalp after using beeswax.

Honey is acidic, with an average pH of 3.9. Some types of honey, such as orange blossom honey, are more acidic than others.

Sour honey is a “Brazilian honey” claimed to be a natural cure for cancer. However, no evidence supports this claim.

Honey doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Instead, honey should be kept at room temperature in a cabinet or on a shelf. Honey crystallizes when exposed to cold temperatures.

Cinnamon honey can be used to treat many things, including skin conditions, sore throats, and coughs. However, it is not a cure-all for everything.

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People who are allergic to honey may experience symptoms like nausea, watery eyes, and sneezing. Mild reactions can be treated at home with an over-the-counter antihistamine like Benadryl.

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