A great way to try all of our scents! Included in this great votive sampler gift set is one of each of our nine aromatherapy votives.
Our hand poured aromatherapy votives are made in small batches using 100% pure beeswax. As always, our wicks are made from 100% cotton and contain no lead or metal. Our aromatherapy blends combine only the finest essential oils with the purest beeswax. Absolutely no fragrance or synthetic scents are used. All-natural, and free of paraffin and other toxins, these candles burn clean and soot free, with a steady, healthy sized flame that radiates a spectrum of light that matches that of the sun.
Why Burn Beeswax? Beeswax candles have been the choice of candle connoisseurs throughout the ages. Beeswax is 100% natural and a renewable resource that actually cleans the air by emitting purifying negative ions.
Most candles are made with paraffin, a petroleum by-product, which is not natural and is unhealthy to burn. To prepare it for candle making, it is chemically bleached and hardened, then artificially scented. Burning paraffin emits harmful, black soot and pollutes the air.
Currently, there are no regulations in the U.S. on disclosing ingredients on candle labels. You may find candles labeled "beeswax" that are made with paraffin, or other candle waxes, and contain as little as 1% beeswax. We are very proud to say that we use 100% beeswax in all of our candles, with the exception of a select few that are a blend of 50% beeswax and 50% soy wax, and are noted as such. The soy wax is added to help with the burn quality of certain candles.
Beeswax, the purest of all candle waxes, is a product of the sustainable industry of beekeeping. The simple filtration of beeswax is a natural process that uses no chemicals and very little energy. Beeswax is naturally aromatic, infused with the sweet, subtle scent of honey. Being nontoxic and nonallergenic, beeswax candles burn clean and soot free. While burning, they release negative ions, just as seashores or rainstorms do. These negative ions improve air quality by eliminating pollutants and allergens from the air that we breathe. The high melting and burning temperature of beeswax translates into exceptionally long burn times. While burning, their golden flames glow with the same energy and spectrum of light as the sun. Beeswax candles are the ultimate in beauty and luxury. They are the natural choice for people who care about their health and the health of the environment.
General Recommendations
- Remove label before burning.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep children and pets away from burning candles.
- Do not light candles near open windows or in drafty environments.
- Do not light or store candles near heat sources, such as radiators or fireplaces.
Votives
- Votives must be burned in heat resistant containers, as wax pools out when the candle is lit.
- Placing a small amount of water, (approximately one spoonful), at the bottom of the container will help extricate remaining wax once votive burns out.
- Votives should be burned in at least one-hour sessions.
- Keep wick trimmed to ¼ inch, making sure to cut immediately after burning, as wicks become brittle when cool.
- When the votive has burned down to ¼ inch, allow to burn out on its own.
Additional Information
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