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beeswax products

beeswax products

Beeswax is a natural by-product of honey. Beeswax (cera alba) is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. Beeswax has been used since prehistoric times for various purposes, from making candles to polishing wood and leather. Beeswax is edible which makes it non- toxic and a great ingredient for body-care products.

Our beeswax is harvested from the Apis dorsata bees, as a by-product of our signature range of honey.

For centuries, communities in the evergreen forest slopes of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve have sustainably harvested honey and beeswax, using age old methods of honey hunting for generations! 

Last Forest works closely with these communities to source this wild honey and beeswax from the cliffs of the mountains. The beeswax is then carefully refined and used to make various skin-care and food products. 

Last Forests’s beeswax products are all handmade and hand-packed by the women from the communities of the Blue Mountains in the Nilgiris. With love every step of the way, they are the artists who bring the magic of the forest straight to you! 

Last Forest is certified fair trade by the World Fair Trade Organization that is a global community of social enterprises that practice fair trade. WFTO’s Guarantee System is the only international verification model focused on social enterprises that puts the interests of workers, farmers and artisans first. 

artisanal beeswax lip balms

Made from pure and natural beeswax, these lip balms keep your lips supple, happy and conditioned!
Handmade by local women of the Nilgiris, with the utmost care and dedication – this range comes in nine exciting flavors that is tailor made to keep your lips in the best condition!

Our ‘Fruit-i-licious’ range is flavoured with the juicy natural flavours of fruits, extracted from real fruits : orange, lemon, pineapple, pomegranate & strawberry. These lip balms are inspired by the forest, it’s beauty, wilderness and freshness!

The ‘Simply Scrumptious’ range has the classic favorite flavours that have brought us joy over centuries, like chocolate, vanilla, honey & mint!

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handmade artisanal beeswax soaps

Handcrafted goodness from the women of the indigenous communities in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. These artistically pleasing soaps are made out of pure natural beeswax and infused with essential oils that bring about a whiff of magical flavor to your skin! Choose from a wide range of flavors, sizes and combinations tailor made for every palette.

Our classic collection has handcrafted pure beeswax soaps infused with classic natural flavours that not only smell heavenly, they each add benefits to skin, and can be used according to skin type. We have basil, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, rose, sandalwood and vanilla, each available in bars of 20g, 50g and 100g. 

The ‘scrubber soaps’ are handcrafted pure beeswax soaps have been infused with natural flavours and hand- ground powders that add a rough ‘scrubbing’ effect to the soap. These soaps are great for deep exfoliation of the skin, and each ingredient adds its special benefits for every skin type! Available in amla, charcoal, coffee & cinnamon and honey & jaggery flavours, in bars of 20g, 50g and 100g. 

Our special edition soaps are available in 150g bars, infused with real herbs and leaves, enveloped with a beeswax wrap that can be reused in your kitchen! Available in rosemary, thyme and jasmine flavours. 

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reusable beeswax wraps

Replacing plastic in favour of environmentally conscious packaging alternatives is something we at Last Forest care deeply about.

Bringing to you, our beeswax food wraps – pieces of GOTS certified organic cotton cloth coated with sustainably sourced beeswax from the hives of the Giant Rock Bee in the Nilgiris. The beeswax then makes the journey to our production units where the wraps are handmade with love by women from communities in the Nilgiris.

These wraps are long-lasting, reusable, and replace plastic or aluminium foil. They are hand-washable, meaning you can use them as long as they hold up. Our bit to conserve the environment comes in a pack of three!

Easily change the shape of the wraps to cover your food, jars or bowls by just the warmth of your hands.

Store your favourite food – fruits, cheese, vegetables, food rolls or anything that you would usually take on the go to a picnic, to work or a get together! In our pack of 3 wraps, we have :

  • 8×8 inches which is ideal to cover small unused pieces of fruits and vegetables or cover jars.
  • 10×10 inches which is ideal for food rolls, sandwiches, cheese and for enveloping bowls.
  • 12×12 inches which is ideal to wrap breads, greens, larger dishes.

We also have a beeswax food wrap comes in a convenient roll, allowing you to easily cut off the desired size for any food storage needs. 

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FAQs about beeswax & beeswax products

Beeswax is a by-product of honey harvesting. It is a natural wax produced by individual honeybees of the genus Apis. There are two ways through which it can be extracted, either from the brood with pollen or from honey chambers. If the beeswax is extracted from the honey chambers, most often they are split into three parts out of which the central portion containing the wax is taken out, resulting in the collection of beeswax.

Beeswax has been used for centuries, instead of throwing it out and generating waste, it’s used as a base for our value-added beeswax products. It can be derived from a variety of plants and trees and is considered environmentally friendly and does not pose a threat to the environment.   

Yes, it can be used to wrap vegetables.

The beeswax wrap is essentially supposed to be washed in cold water, whereas warm or hot water damages its properties, especially because wax is sensitive to heat and has the tendency of wearing off in hotter temperatures.  

 

The skincare benefits from using Last Forest soaps are primarily from beeswax and its properties. The soaps are good moisturisers and are easy on the skin. The biggest advantage from using our soaps is that we are chemically free and have no external additions to them resulting in completely natural and chemical free products.  These soaps are great for deep exfoliation of the skin, and each ingredient adds its special benefits for every skin type. 

Last Forest soaps are essentially easy on your skin due to their beeswax properties; their makeup is of good quality and has a long-lasting effect on your skin in the long run. The soaps are chemical free and do not have any external additions to them. The bar soaps are more economical than liquid soaps. Their uniqueness is derived from their natural, beeswax and sustainable properties. As well as from the behind-the-scenes story of the soaps and the impact they have on communities, particularly the women in production centres. The soaps are eco-friendly and positively impact the planet and its resources. Beeswax being the foundation of the soaps brings its own moisturising benefits to the table as well.  

For oily skin type, here are some specific products functions :

  • Charcoal soap: The remnants of the brown coconut shell are used to curate our charcoal soap; this helps in drying out oily skin and can be applied over blackmarks.  
  •  Lemongrass soap: The Lemongrass essence present in the soap is diluted with wax, lemongrass oil, coconut oil, almond, and soap nut seeds. These ingredients help in soothing oily skin.
  • Lavendar soap: The properties of Lavendar leaves help to soothe oily skin.  

For sensitive skin types, we offer 20g samples of our soaps aiding the customer to cross-check its suitability with their skin especially because some individuals may react to the properties of beeswax.  

Beeswax is a multipurpose product which can have numerous moisturising and skincare benefits. Beeswax has non-allergenic properties that can make it a useful skin protector from various airborne allergies. It also carries anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-septic, anti-bacterial and antibiotic qualities that can benefit the body. It is also very rich in vitamin A.  

The beeswax wrap has no expiry date and is not usually susceptible to damage unless it is handled roughly. It can be reused 20-30 times if taken care of and used properly according to the instructions. It is suggested to squeeze and dry the wrap after every use as that helps in retaining its long-lasting effect.

 

The designs printed on the beeswax wraps are all natural and do not have any chemical influences over them, as they are made from food safe dye. They are curated on the Global Organic Textile Standards page (GOTS). Last forest has three staple designs which are normally used on the wraps, although the colourways can differ on each piece. For further information, please access the website link:  https://global-standard.org/ 

 

Last Forest Soaps are created for every skin type, and each of these have special benefits as listed below:  

  • Basil Soap: Helps to reduce inflammations in oil acne-prone skin.  
  • Germanium Soap: It has been curated for all skin types, helps to tighten the skin and restore the healthy glow.  
  • Jasmine Soap: It is curated for all skin types and soothes the skin.  
  • Lavender Soap: It cleanses your skin and heals fungal infections. 
  • Lemongrass Soap: It is a natural astringent used to control excess oil on the skin and is great for oily skin types.  
  • Rose Soap: It contains vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals which are great for dry skin.  
  • Sandalwood Soap: It soothes skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and calms irritated skin.  
  • Vanilla Soap: Helps to slow down the signs of ageing such as wrinkles and age spots.  
  • Amla Soap: It is used to soften skin and is best for mature skin types.  
  • Charcoal Soap: It effectively cleanses the skin, unclogs pores and removes dead skin cells.  
  • Coffee and Cinnamon Soap: It exfoliates skin to reduce acne and inflammation and fights bacteria.  
  • Honey and Jaggery Soap: Helps to scrub out pimples and acne especially in oily skin types. 

The majority of our products are handmade in our Aadhimalai production centres, which are located in 150 + villages around the Nilgiris.  The products such as beeswax soaps, lip-balms, balms, pickles, and jams are known to be produced in the villages in respective production centres.

All Last Forest’s beeswax personal care products are good for normal skin such as soaps, essential oils, lip-balms, balms. Â