Making wax melts can be an amazing experience, but selling them comes with its own challenges. Selling these little bits of fragranced wax can be good business if you do it right. One question you’ll probably have is whether or not you need to use a warning label on your pack of wax melts. This … Read more
Candles add a warm, inviting atmosphere to any room. People often think of candles when they think of fragrances in the home. However, candles are not the only way to enjoy aromas. Have you tried Yankee wax tarts? They are awesome, however if you are using a Scentsy wax warmer you may be wondering if … Read more
If you have just started using wax melts, you most likely have many questions about how to use them. One of such questions could be, can you leave your wax warmer all night? In this helpful guide, I will answer this question and a couple of others regarding wax warmers. Wax melts are little bits … Read more
Through a combination of scent and sight, lighting a candle nearly instantly changes the mood and stimulates the senses. A selection of deliciously fragrant candles is available, from apple cinnamon to crisp white linen. But if you look deeper, you’ll see that not all candles are made from the same type of wax, even if … Read more
With its wide selection of scented products, Bath and Body Works has been dazzling consumers since the 90s. They have lotions, soaps, and candles that provide a soothing scent and a calming effect throughout the house. However, there is a darker side. Bath and Body Works candles contain chemicals that can be dangerous and toxic. … Read more
Beeswax is a natural substance produced by honeybees for building their combs inside their hives. It has a unique scent and you can use it to make soaps, polishes, crayons, cosmetics, etc in addition to candles. Candles made from beeswax tend to be more expensive but burn cleaner and longer than those made from paraffin wax. They do not create candle soot, or … Read more
Dogs are domestic pets and we should note their presence while making our choices for candles. As pets, dogs can eat candles, they can also inhale the scent when you burn them in the house. If something like this happens what would be the outcome? Will the dog die or will its health be affected? However, some candles like soy wax, coconut, and beeswax are … Read more
Soy wax is a non-petroleum-based wax, it’s a hydrogenated soybean oil extruded when you freeze soybeans at -30oF. Unlike paraffin wax which uses additives like stearic acid to enhance its quality, Soy wax is naturally of high quality. Soy wax is made from a biodegradable and renewable source that poses no threat to the environment. It can be used to produce … Read more
Wax warmers are used to heat wax melts which are hard-scented wax to release their fragrance as they melt. Some wax warmers use a tealight candle while others use electricity or light bulbs. For the former, you need to extinguish the tealight candle when you finish the melting process to ensure fire safety. You can find out more about wax warmers and wax melts in general in this guide that I … Read more
There are varieties of waxes from which you can produce various candles. These wax types include granulated wax, paraffin wax, palm wax, soy wax, etc (read more about the different wax types in this guide). Each of these wax is known for its peculiar performance properties and qualities. However, Soy wax is an extract from soybeans, it’s 100% natural and has numerous advantages over others. Candles made … Read more