Furthermore, some of the ingredients used in snout soothers have antimicrobial properties.* For example, beeswax, which is a common ingredient in snout balms, has been shown to have antimicrobial effects1 against pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus niger. Interestingly, combining beeswax with other natural products like honey or olive oil may enhance these benefits.*