At the heart of CraxWax is a mission to nurture skin, the planet, and community—with bees buzzing at the center of it all. Behind this groovy, golden goodness stands a queen bee in her own right:

Veronica Padgett, the visionary & founder of CraxWax and the sweet force behind Emerald Hive & Honey Co.

Before Veronica tends to the bees, she is tending to one bee-autiful daughter. With sticky fingers from breakfast jam and toddler giggles still echoing, she steps into her boots and into the rhythm of the hive. Making sure her daughter inherits a vibrant world that cherishes Mother Nature in her quirky way.

As a passionate beekeeper, she tends to colonies for local farmers, private families, and her own apiary, ensuring each bee thrives in harmony with nature. With years of experience and a commitment to ethical care, she’s more than a honey harvester—she’s a steward of the ecosystem and a mentor in the art of sustainable living.

Her hands—busy with honey, beeswax, balm, botanical blends & her own sweet little honeybee—craft every CraxWax product with love and purpose. Inspired by the natural beauty of self-care and the buzz of backyard biodiversity, Veronica merges her bee knowledge with natural skincare know-how, making CraxWax a celebration of inclusivity, nourishment, and environmental devotion.

So when you open a tin or glide on a lip balm, you're not just pampering your skin—you're joining our mission to protect pollinators, uplift local communities, and make sustainability the bee's knees!

Welcome to the Hive!