Beeswax is a natural wax that can be obtained by heating/fusing the hives of honeybees. Beeswax has an ancient history, having been used for the preservation of mummies in Egypt around 4200 B.C.E. Honeybees synthesize honey produced from nectar, etc. in the instruments known as wax glands in their abdomens. Hives are produced by mixing wax secreted from those wax lines with pollen, etc. in the bees’ mouths.
Beeswax is currently used in a wide array of situations, including cosmetics and medical supplies in which substitution with chemical synthetics is difficult. Also, since natural raw materials have been reviewed in recent years, beeswax is now used for woodworking in toys such as beeswax clay and beeswax crayons, painting materials, and furniture, bedding materials and instruments, as well as various daily necessities such as beeswax cream for polishing leather goods such as shoes, etc.