Discover how to use candles sustainably and maximize their wellness benefits while minimizing environmental impact.
Always trim your candle wick to about 1/4 inch before lighting. This prevents excessive smoke, reduces soot, and helps your candle burn more efficiently and last longer. A properly trimmed wick creates a cleaner, more even burn that releases fewer particulates into the air.
When lighting a new candle for the first time, allow it to burn until the entire top layer has melted into a pool of liquid wax. This prevents "tunneling" where only the center burns down, wasting the outer wax and shortening the candle's life span.
Once your candle has burned down completely, clean out the container and repurpose it. Glass jars can be used for storage, planters for small herbs, or even as drinking glasses. For stubborn wax residue, place the container in the freezer, which makes the wax easier to remove.
Opt for candles made from natural waxes like soy, beeswax, or coconut wax instead of petroleum-based paraffin. Natural waxes are renewable resources, produce less soot, and often burn longer than paraffin candles, making them better for both your health and the environment.
Choose candles scented with pure essential oils rather than synthetic fragrances. Essential oils are derived from plants and offer therapeutic benefits, while many synthetic fragrances contain phthalates and other chemicals that can be harmful when released into the air.
Soy wax is made from soybeans and beeswax comes from honeybees, making them renewable resources unlike paraffin which is derived from petroleum, a non-renewable fossil fuel.
Natural wax candles burn cleaner with minimal soot compared to paraffin candles, which can release carcinogenic compounds. This means better indoor air quality and healthier breathing for you and your family.
Natural waxes like soy and beeswax are biodegradable, meaning any spilled wax or discarded remnants will break down naturally without harming the environment, unlike paraffin which can persist for years.
If your candle has started to tunnel, you can fix it by wrapping aluminum foil around the top edge, leaving a hole in the middle for the flame. This helps distribute heat and melt the unused wax along the sides, giving your candle a fresh start.
To make your candles last longer, place them in the freezer for a few hours before burning. The cold temperature helps solidify the wax and slows down the burning process, extending the life of your candle without affecting its scent.
Instead of blowing out your candle (which can spread soot), use a natural candle snuffer. Don't have one? Simply dip the wick into the melted wax and straighten it back up – this also primes the wick for the next lighting.
By choosing natural soy and beeswax candles and following these eco-friendly practices, you're contributing to a healthier home and planet while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of natural candlelight.
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