Oh boy soy! (Sorry) Soy candles are becoming pretty popular in the candle world. Soy candles are made naturally from soy wax, which in term comes from soybean oil. Soy candles are most generally candles that are kept in containers, such as glass jars. This is because soy wax has a lower melting point and …
Does it ever seem that when burning candles your scented candle lasts longer than your unscented candles? Or have you ever just wondered? Unfortunately I cannot provide a clear and precise answer, which is frustrating enough, but have no fear, I come with *other* answers. Let’s dig in. In various studies it amounted to no …
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Babies in my personal opinion are the absolute cutest! They are small, adorable, and they just love to snuggle. But babies can often be associated with unpleasant smells, (hello diaper pails!) So, it would make sense that you would want the nursery to smell beautiful for your new bundle of joy. After all candles are …
Yankee Candle is the brand most people think of when they are searching for a scented candle. These stores are found in shopping malls, outlet centers, and used for fundraisers within the school system. If you stop over to their website you’ll see that they tote themselves as “America’s favorite candle” and they pride themselves …
Candles can be found in almost any home. They’re pretty, make excellent gifts, and they smell fantastic. But they can actually release harmful carcinogens into the air. These carcinogens are due in part to the petroleum byproduct that they are made of called paraffin. In order to create paraffin, petroleum is chemically bleached, deodorized (this …
If the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, then the wick is the powerhouse of the candle. Candle wicks are on average made out of braided cotton. But, higher quality wicks are made from braided, plaited (another way to braid), or knit fibers. They are formed this way to help encourage a slow and …
When trying to set a warm and calming ambiance we will often light a candle. After all when trying to relax we gravitate towards things that will comfort us. We may take a warm bath with candles lit, or meditate. After all, it’s no coincidence that when we meditate we often have a few candles …