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Apart from the use by bees, the use of beeswax has become widespread and varied.
In skin care and cosmetics, Beeswax is used in lip balm, lip gloss, hand creams, and moisturizers; and in cosmetics such as eye shadow, blush, and eye liner. Beeswax is an important ingredient in moustache wax and hair pomades, which make hair look sleek and shiny.
In food preparation, beeswax is used as a coating for food, by sealing out the air, protection is given against spoilage and mold growth. It also can be used as a food additive, in small quantities acting as a glazing agent, which serves to prevent water loss, or to provide surface protection for some fruit.
In candlemaking, beeswax is further recommended for the making of candles used in the liturgy of the church.
In other areas, beeswax is an ingredient in surgical bone wax, which is used during surgery to control bleeding from bone surface; shoe polish and furniture polish can both use beeswax as a component.