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Beeswax is a completely natural product that cannot be duplicated. This substance, what remains after honey is extracted from the honeycomb, has been used since the beginning of civilization. It has been found in Pharaoh’s tombs, sunken Viking ships and Roman ruins. There is evidence that the ancient Greeks used beeswax to heal sores and wounds as well as make cosmetics.

Hippocrates and Galen didn’t know it, but it is the all-natural antibiotic propolis that gives beeswax its healing powers. This substance is rich in vitamins, amino acids and valuable trace elements.

100% natural triple filtered beeswax is a key ingredient in many of our most popular products. We rely on it to protect your skin against environmental irritants and lock in moisture. Since it does not go bad, beeswax also serves as a natural preservative, helping extend the shelf life of our products.

You will find beeswax in several Yellowstone Bees products including our Hand & Body Creams, Lip Balms, Hand & Foot Balms, Cuticle Crème, and Herbal Soaps.

The styrax benzoin tree grows in Thailand, Cambodia and Sumatra. Benzoin is the gum resin secreted from the bark of this small tree. With its warm, sweet, vanilla-like aroma, it is a common ingredient in incense. Benzoin has an anti-oxidant and anti-septic effect and as an essential oil, is commonly used to treat conditions as varied as cold and coughs to arthritis and muscle pain.

Yellowstone Bees® tinctures benzoin with alcohol to create a mild natural preservative which we use in our Room Sprays, Specialty Sprays, and Aroma Mists.

Bergamot is an exotic member of the citrus family. Although this fruit is native to South East Asia, it flourishes in Italy’s Calabria province. The bergamot is best described as a pear-shaped cross between an orange and a grapefruit that ripens from green to yellow.

Cold pressed from the fruit peel, this light essential oil can be used to treat depression, stress, tension, all types of skin infections. Its citrus, yet spicy aroma blends well with a wide variety of other essential oils.

The essential oil of this evergreen tree has a variety of uses. Topically, it is helpful for eczema, dandruff, tight muscles, and cellulite. In aromatherapy, it is used to calm feelings of tension and anxiety. Its strong balsamic scent pleases just about everybody. It is a popular addition to men’s cologne.

Cedarwood essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the wood stumps and sawdust of aromatic Moroccan cedar trees. Over the centuries it has been used as a poison antidote, an aphrodisiac, temple incense, a moth repellant, and in medicine for various respiratory and skin ailments. Its scent is said to clear away negativity and promote clarity of mind.

Yellowstone Bees uses cedarwood in our Closet Sprays and Foot Scrubs.

This herb has a long tradition in herbal medicine and aromatherapy. Chamomile is most valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. Roman chamomile’s distinctive aroma has been described as apples mixed with straw, and it is known to have relaxing, sedative qualities.

Roman chamomile essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the flower heads of the chamomile plant. It is used in skin care preparations for boils, burns, cuts, chilblains, dermatitis, earache, eczema, inflammations, rashes and irritations, lightening blonde hair, insect bites, and dental pain including teething and wounds. Even in small concentrations, roman chamomile essential oil has a calming soothing effect.

Yellowstone Bees® adds roman chamomile to several products.Look for this healing and calming ingredient in the following products: Hand & Body Cream, Aromatherapy Body Polish, Bath Crystals, Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil, and Aroma Mist.

Citronella may be best known for its insect repelling capability. Its distinctive lemony aroma is easily recognized. However it is also an excellent wash for oily skin, and has antiseptic, antibacterial, and fungicidal properties. It can also be used as skin toner.

The essential oil of this tall grass native to Sri Lanka is extracted using steam distillation of either fresh or dried grass leaves. When mixed with carrier oils, this essential oil can be used to soothe aching joints and muscles. Its powerful aroma is said to clarify, balance and brighten the mind.

Find Citronella in our Closet Sprays.

Clary sage takes its name from the Latin word for clear. Romans used it as eyewash. It was commonly used through the Middle Ages as an aphrodisiac and added to both wine and beer to heighten the effects of these beverages.

Today, clary sage essential oil is extracted from the flowers and stems using a steam distillation process. Aromatherapists value clary sage as an antidepressant and antispasmodic. Medicinal uses leverage its astringent, antiseptic and calming properties.

Yellowstone Bees® adds clary sage to our Foot Scrubs.

Cocoa butter is a solid fat pressed from the roasted seeds of cocoa beans. It is one of the most stable fats known. Cocoa butter contains natural antioxidants that prevent rancidity so it works as a natural preservative. It is an excellent moisturizer and because it melts at body temperature, it leaves the skin feeling soft and silky smooth. Cocoa butter is often used to reduce dryness and improve skin’s flexibility.

Yellowstone Bees® relies on cocoa butter to give you that pampered feeling in our Hand & Foot Balms and Cuticle Crème.

Coconut oil has long been recognized as a superior skin moisturizer. It creates a protective layer on the skin that retains the skin’s moisture. Coconut oil is an excellent conditioner for hair, skin and lips. It is a heavy, stable, emollient oil that is often added to massage oils.

Coconut oil is cold pressed from dried coconut meat, called Copra. It is widely available. As a medicinal, coconut oil promotes optimal development of the brain and nervous system, protects against cancer and heart disease, promotes healthy bones, and is good for your skin. It contains lauric acid, which the body can eventually use to destroy lipid coated viruses such as herpes or influenza. There is some evidence that it may aid in weight loss because the body converts it directly to energy rather than storing it as fat.

Yellowstone Bees® relies on coconut oil as a skin conditioner and protector in several products including our Cuticle Crème, natural Herbal Soaps, and Hand & Foot Balms.

The elemi tree is a relative of the trees that produce Frankincense and Myrrh. Like these more well-known oils, elemi has traditionally been used to treat respiratory ailments. It is also believed to stimulate the immune system.

Elemi essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the gum of the tall elemi tree. It has a balsam-lemon scent that mixes well with other essential oils. Elemi is antiseptic, balancing, toning and has stimulant qualities. In skin care preparations it is used to help rejuvenate aged, wrinkled skin, and heal infected cuts, wounds and inflammations.

Yellowstone Bees® blends elemi along with other essential oils to create healing and aromatherapy experiences throughout the line. You will find this wonderful essential oil in the following products: Hand & Body Cream, Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil, Bath Crystals, Aromatherapy Body Polish, Herbal Soap, and Aroma Mist.

Most people can easily identify the strong menthol aroma of eucalyptus. It supports respiration, opens the bronchial and encourages oxygen uptake. Some studies show it also stimulates the immune system.

Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs of the blue gum tree. This tall evergreen tree is native to Australia but is now also cultivated in Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Russia and China.

In skin care preparations, eucalyptus essential oil is used for burns, blisters, cuts, wounds, infections and as an insect repellent. There is also a history of eucalyptus oil being rubbed into sore muscles and joints.

Yellowstone Bees® adds eucalyptus essential oil to several products to bring you its aromatherapy and skincare benefits. We use it on its own and mixed with other essential oils to create delicious blended scents. Find eucalyptus in the following products: Hand & Body Cream, Hand & Foot Balm, Foot Scrub, Bath Crystals, Aromatherapy Body Polish, Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil, and Aroma Mist

Yellowstone Bees makes every effort to exclusively use blends of natural oils in the formulation of our fragrances. However, at times we do rely on fragrance oils to create a popular scent that would otherwise be cost prohibitive or impossible to make. Although these oils are derived from botanical substances, the extraction process is not 100% natural. These are the only ingredients we use that are not 100% natural.

Flavoring oils are much like fragrance oils, but are designed to be ingested. For our lip balms, we use three flavoring oils: huckleberry, raspberry, and vanilla.

Just about everyone is familiar with the large bright flowers of this sun-loving perennial shrub. Originally cultivated by French perfumers, geraniums soon proved they had more to offer than a rich aroma. Geranium essential oil is an antibacterial, antispasmodic anti-tumoral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal tonic. Its scent is uplifting and is believed to reduce anxiety and encourage motivation.

Geranium essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves, stems and flowers of the plant. Although there are more than 700 varieties of geraniums, less than a dozen generate essential oil in viable quantities.

Yellowstone Bees® blends geranium essential oil into several skin care products to take advantage of its power to heal skin irritations and help balance the skin’s tone and suppleness. Its mood-lifting aroma reduces tension and promotes harmony and balance. You will find this uplifting essential oil in the following products: Hand & Body Cream, Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil, Bath Crystals, Aromatherapy Body Polish, Herbal Soap, and Aroma Mist.

Like many citrus fruits, the grapefruit is familiar, refreshing, and energizing. Its distinctive aroma is fresh and slightly bitter – just like the fruit. Its essential oil is purifying, helps to reduce cellulite deposits, improves mental alertness, and is reviving and uplifting. It works well as an astringent and skin toner.

Grapefruit essential oil is cold-pressed from the rind of ripe grapefruit. Although the fruit is cultivated in California, Florida, Brazil and Israel, the essential oil is produced mainly in California.

Yellowstone Bees® blends grapefruit essential oil with other citrus essential oils to create refreshing aromatherapy treatments throughout our product line. Find grapefruit in our Sunshine Citrus products including Cuticle Cream, Bath Crystals, Aromatherapy Body Polish, and Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil.

Grapefruit seed extract is a natural and non-toxic preservative, made from the seeds, pulp and white membrane of grapefruit. It has antiseptic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties and is used internally and externally for viral infections, skin wounds, throat infections and dandruff.

Yellowstone Bees® relies on this healthy anti-microbial extract to extend the shelf life of our products.

This ingredient is natural honey that has been spray dried into a fine powder. Honey has a reputation for antiseptic and antibacterial properties and can be used to treat a variety of ailments such as cuts, wounds and burns. It fights infection in external wounds. Honey powder makes a great addition to skin care balms and salves.

Yellowstone Bees® is working with various formulations that include honey powder. It is said to have anti-aging properties. Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture, and can rebuild the moisture level in the skin without making it oily. We hope to add it as skin softener and in anti-aging products.

Native Americans tapped the power of the jojoba plant long ago for hair and skin care. The plant oil is very similar to the skin’s own sebum, which prevents skin and hair from drying out.

Jojoba seed oil is technically not an “oil” at all. It is a wax. The wax is concentrated in the seeds of the jojoba plant, native to the Baja peninsula and American southwest. This cold pressed oil makes a stable carrier oil with a soft rich feel.

Yellowstone Bees® adds jojoba oil to several of our products to protect skin from moisture loss and promote glowing complexions. You can find jojoba oil in our Foot Scrub and Aromatherapy Body Polish.

Lavender essential oil is truly indispensable. It is one of the most versatile and practical essential oils used today. It inspired the modern practice of aromatherapy and is often referred to as “medicine chest in a bottle.” Lavender essential oil promotes skin regeneration and speeds wound healing. It can prevent infection, reduce inflammation, relax tight muscles, soothe nerves and promote restful sleep.

The flowers of this remarkable herb are steam distilled to extract lavender essential oil. It is cultivated worldwide, with the essential oil produced primarily in France. Unlike many other essential oils, it can be safely applied directly to the skin.

Yellowstone Bees® uses this versatile essential oil across our product line in order to offer its healing and balancing power in a wide variety of applications. We also combine lavender with other essential oils for added skin care benefits. You will find lavender in the following products: Hand & Body Cream Lavender, Hand & Body Cream Chamomile Lavender, Hand & Foot Balm, Herbal Soap, Bath Crystals Lavender, Bath Crystals Chamomile Lavender, Aromatherapy Body Polish Lavender, Aromatherapy Body Polish Chamomile Lavender, Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil Lavender, Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil Chamomile Lavender, Aroma Mist Lavender, Aroma Mist Chamomile Lavender and Linen Spray.

Traditional Indian medicine relies on lemongrass essential oils to help curb infections and fever. It is widely known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties. Modern medicine recognizes lemongrass as a sedative for the central nervous system. In skin care, lemongrass is a key ingredient in skin toners, acne treatments, athlete’s foot medications, and insect repellents.

Lemongrass essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fresh and dried leaves of this fragrant perennial grass. It is cultivated and distilled in the West Indies, Africa, parts of Asia and western India.

The aroma of lemongrass oil is uplifting and improves alertness. Yellowstone Bees® adds lemongrass essential oil to the Closet Spray and our invigorating Foot Scrub.

The ancient Greeks used olive oil for all types of skin care, including bathing. It is an excellent moisturizer, attracting external moisture and holding it close to the skin. This creates a "breathable" film on the skin’s surface, which prevents loss of moisture yet allows the skin to still perform its natural functions.

First cultivated in the ancient “fertile crescent”, the olive tree spread throughout the Mediterranean, where the majority of olive trees are grown today. The fruit is cold pressed to yield a soothing, heavy oil with a distinct and pungent aroma.

Yellowstone Bees® adds olive oil to a large number of its skin care products to take full advantage of this powerful moisturizer. You will find olive oil in many of our Body Care Products.

Orange essential oil’s fruity aroma is instantly recognizable. It mixes well with other citrus oils to create full, bright, uplifting scents. Sweet orange essential oil is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, fungicidal and toning. In skin care, it is generally used to treat dull or oily skin.

Like other citrus essential oils, orange essential oil is extracted by cold-pressing the fresh ripe outer peel. Sweet Orange essential oil is cultivated and extracted in Israel, Brazil, Cyprus, the Mediterranean and the USA.

Yellowstone Bees® values orange essential oil for its calming and cooling effect on the skin as well as its ability to reduce stress and boost mental clarity and mood. Find orange essential oil in our Sunshine Citrus products including Cuticle Crème, Bath Crystals, Aromatherapy Body Polish, and Aromatherapy Bath & Body Oil.

Palm oil is derived from the fruit of the Palm tree. This oil is rich in natural fatty acids (called palmitic acids), vitamins E & K, and magnesium. Experts consider it a natural anti-oxidant. Yellowstone Bees uses Palm Oil in our natural Herbal Soaps to harden the bars so they resist melting. Our Palm Oil supplier is a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil.

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