Beeswax Candles
Are Scented Candles Toxic?
There’s nothing like hitting a wall of seasonal scents when walking into a store like Yankee Candle – whether you love it or hate it, the experience is sure to leave an impression. But are these scented candles toxic? We’re asked that question often. We’re also asked why we don’t add scents to our beeswax…
Want to Reuse Beeswax? Recycle It Instead!
You can reuse beeswax scraps, or you can recycle the beeswax, giving it new life as recycled beeswax candles that are donated to charitable organizations. It’s a win, win, WIN for our bee friends, the environment, and our community. Here’s how it works: Those of us who are part of the natural bee product industry…
Benefits of Beeswax Candles vs. Paraffin
If you’re a candle enthusiast like us, you’re aware of the benefits that accompany burning one of our fabulous beeswax candles. We mentioned before that we produce the cleanest burning candles on the market, but we’d love to elaborate. Here are a few benefits of beeswax candles vs. paraffin candles to keep in mind next…
Imported Beeswax: The Hidden Dangers
Imported beeswax has been tapped to help fill consumers’ growing appetite for beeswax products. But just as with honey, its cousin product, not all beeswax is what it appears to be. Imported beeswax, in particular, can contain damaging impurities and dangerous toxins. But because the industry is vastly unregulated, it’s nearly impossible for those outside…
Try Candle Meditation for Peace and Relaxation
Does your brain feel scrambled by too much negative news, too many social media posts and too busy a schedule? We’ve heard candle meditation can help. It’s a simple form of meditation to calm your mind as you train yourself to focus on one single image: the flame of the candle. Candle meditation is becoming…
Optimize Your Beeswax Candle Burns
We’ve made it no secret that we like beeswax. A lot. Naturally, we also like answering questions from our customers about their beeswax candles. Sometimes, we get questions about whether tapers or candlesticks would be better for a dinner table (consider tapers for a formal look, and candlesticks for a longer burn life), while other…
