Let’s Break down different wax sources and other candle details to consider. Candles are challenging enough to pick out if you enjoy their ambience when lit, using them as an accessory/decor or a combo of both. There is the fun aspect of picking out the scent + aesthetic but the other aspects can be somewhat misleading and tricky with the wealth of contradicting information out there.
Let’s start with the basics shall we? The first and one of the most important things to consider is the wax type. If you are looking to stay away from paraffin wax, which is petroleum-based, you want go with a plant-based wax. The benefits of plant-based wax is having a natural base as well as it being the more sustainable choice. Some options are soy, coconut, and beeswax.
Tip: Similar to foods that may be misleading by their buzzwords, if a candle has even 1% of soy wax, it is able to be labeled solely as soy. Always seek out 100% plant based wax so you get what you are purposefully seeking.
〰️YOU SMELL GOOD
〰️YOU SMELL GOOD
Luckily lead wicks have been banned - the advice from the experts is to seek 100% cotton, hemp or wood wicks.
Next to consider or first, whichever comes more instinctively is the fragrance. The information I researched is a bit dry so I will cut to it! It is best to go with phthalate-free, which are derived from essential oils (100% so no worries there). Lastly, ingredients that are synthetic should not send you running away, just be sure to check that they are non-toxic.
Tip: If a brand or maker is transparent, then you can feel better about the ingredients that they list and trust they stand behind their process and ingredients.
