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Bee-wax is used in the preparation of cosmetics.

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The secretion of abdominal wax glands of the worker bee, when mixed with saliva, forms a plastic-like liquid called the bee-wax. Bee-wax is used in the preparation of cosmetics like cream, lipstick etc. It is also used in candle industry, an insulator in electric instruments etc.

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