binder
Beeswax
The structure. Holds the balm together without going slick.
Beeswax gives the balm its firm-but-melts texture. It's a natural emulsifier, slightly water-resistant, and adds a soft honey scent we don't have to fragrance over.
We source from US apiaries who don't dye or chemically treat the wax. What you smell is what's there.