Candle Care Information

Useful care instructions and information:

 

  • Always burn the candle long enough for the wax to melt across the entire diameter on every burn to avoid tunneling, which can impact how well the candle burns. Depending on the size of our candles, typically 1-2 hours is the "safe burn" period time. Our candles are sized accordingly to have more burn periods than a longer burn time, so they are controlled and safe. When the wax melts all the way to the outside of the jar, this increases your fragrance-throw and provides an equal burn. All of our "new product line" candles contain 100% coconut wax, and we have carefully sourced our fragrances we use to manufacture our candles. Candle science and fragrance research has come a long way, and the number one concern today is the materials and if the fragrances are safe when burning. Well, we have carefully sourced our materials, and we are pound to say that we only use 100% "clean scents", meaning every single candle we offer is formulated without phthalates and goes one step further by also avoiding the five main hazard groups.
  • Our original candles come with a high-quality patented crackling wooden wick. The wooden wicks we use are FSC certified, this means forest management certification. FSC-certified forests are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. It confirms that forests are being managed in a way that preserves biological diversity, and benefits the lives of local people, and workers. It is always good practice and recommended to remove or trim the blackened tops after a full burn cycle to light the wooden wick and to have a proper burn. 
  • Our new products come with CD wicks, which are coreless, flat braided cotton wicks with paper fibers woven throughout, designed for consistent burn with high fragrance loads. Widely used in candle manufacturing, they promote maximum capillary action and ensure proper flame posture. CD wicks usually do not require maintenance as they are self-trimming and provide a great even flame. 
  • Always remember to store candles in a cool area and never burn longer then 2-3 hours depending on the size of your candle. 

Phthalates & Parabens Information

Phthalates is the name of a group of chemicals that have multiple uses. Within the group, there are different types of phthalates that are used for different purposes, one of which is commonly used in fragrance oils. Products that include phthalates are increasingly becoming a concern to consumers due to certain types within the group being labeled as potentially having negative effects on human health.  The phthalates creating this concern are typically used as ‘plasticizers,’ which allow plastic products to become flexible without compromising their strength. This type of phthalate is not the same as those that are used in creating fragrance oils. Phthalates used in fragrance oils, known as DEP (Diethyl Phthalate), are solvents used to extend the aromatic strength of the candle fragrance oil. DEP has been found to be non-toxic in skin products and candles if used at safe levels. Although, some phthalates are poisonous and they are all usually labeled and grouped together as 'phthalates', people generally want to avoid them altogether.
Parabens are preservatives used in water-based products like lotions and creams, they are not found in any of our fragrance oils or waxes!