What does a honeybee have to do with the soap sitting beside your sink? Quite a lot, actually. Beeswax is made by honeybees to build honeycomb, but its usefulness does not end there. In handmade soap, it can help create a firm bar while contributing a smooth, protective feel to the skin. What is beeswax soap, then? It is a soap made with beeswax alongside cleansing oils and other ingredients, often including botanical oils, honey or essential oils. The interesting part is not