Save The Bees ~ ~ ~

Beeswax helps protect skin hydration by reducing water loss — it’s not just a feel-good ingredients

I’ve been around enough years to know most things that last aren’t fancy.
Same goes for what you put on your skin.

There’s a reason beeswax has stuck around for centuries—it just works. Not because it’s organic or trendy, but because it knows how to mind its business and do its job.
You rub it on, and it forms a quiet little wall. Not plastic, not greasy—just solid enough to keep what’s good in and what’s bad out.

People ask why That Sage balms use beeswax.  
Your skin’s alive—it needs to move, sweat, heal, and stay balanced. A real barrier should help it do that, not smother it like cellophane.

And the nice surprise? Science agrees with the old ways more often than not.

Turns out, beeswax doesn’t just feel nice — it builds a wall. A wall that slows down the water your skin is always trying to lose. Scientists talk about ‘transepidermal water loss’ (fancy phrase for ‘skin drying out’). Studies have found that beeswax helps slow that down.

Not magic, or a cure-all, but real. If you pair that with ingredients that bring in moisture and skin that’s not screaming for repair — you get something that actually works, not just looks like it does.

Protecting the bees starts with better care of the planet. Less concrete and more flowers and grass and forests. Working in harmony with Mother Nature. 

When something simple holds up under both time and testing, that’s a clue you’re on the right track.
Beeswax isn’t magic—it’s just proof that honest materials, used right, still beat shortcuts.

That’s what That Sage is built on: real stuff that earns its keep.

Better For You , Better For the Planet. Even Better Earth

Just sayin....

• It's also worth noting that if skin is badly damaged, cracked, or inflamed, the occlusive barrier might trap irritants if mixed with bad ingredients or exacerbate problems in some cases.
• Moisture retention” is different from deep healing or fixing damage; beeswax helps slow loss, not necessarily heal deeper layers all by itself.

The Facts Behind the Craft

1. Slows water loss – Beeswax acts as a natural barrier that keeps moisture from escaping (Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023).
2. Breathes better than petroleum – Clinical studies show beeswax protects skin as well as petroleum jelly but feels lighter (Bee Products in Dermatology and Skin Care).
3. Proven in human tests – A 24-person study using a beeswax-honey-oil blend showed stronger hydration and barrier repair within 48 hours (PMC7321148).