Luxury Candles And Their Benefits

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Luxury candles have always been popular; surprisingly, they are not too expensive. We all like luxury now and then, whether it’s a holiday, a new perfume or an item of clothing. It’s the feel-good factor of purchasing something.

Retail therapy may have moved more online over the past few years, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from buying the occasional treat. Everyone loves candles. Whatever the time of year or season, they bring charm and cosiness to any home.

Many people have been using them throughout the summer months. They brighten the garden during warm evenings and help keep pesky insects at bay—a must while we’ve enjoyed BBQs and outdoor space for several months.

I love candles for their fragrance and the tranquillity of watching them burn, especially on a cold winter’s evening.

Some might say they are too nice to burn, but I see little point in having a candle that collects dust, so strike a match, pop one in your lounge/dining room, wherever you wish, and enjoy the atmosphere they create. I’m sure many luxury candles are sitting in someone’s home that has never been lit.

We don’t buy candles to keep as dust collectors, and every day we wake up and breathe is a special day, so go ahead and light that candle.

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What are luxury candles?

Such a word can be misleading, yet it doesn’t have to mean expensive to purchase. Candles are labelled as luxury because of the fine ingredients used in their production. Many are affordable and generally last longer, too, so the money you pay goes that much further.

Unlike luxury perfumes that can carry an eye-watering price tag if you purchase high-quality designer brands, candles are made with better ingredients and longer wicks. Their price doesn’t appear to reflect as much as perfumes do.

Luxury candles usually use top-quality soy, beeswax, or coconut wax. Paraffin wax has a lower price tag so that the candles won’t burn for as long.

Many candles are made with a combination of ingredients, and luxury candles rarely contain tallow. Tallow is a complex, fatty substance derived from animals used to make candles and soap bars.

The best ingredient for a luxury candle is to purchase one that uses soy wax. Yes, it is more expensive, but you will find that those candles made with such ingredients will burn more evenly, and you won’t see as much smoke or soot as you would from cheaper brands.

Many times, we have all purchased candles at the cheaper end of our budget, and after a few hours of burning the wick, the candle burns unevenly and produces a lot of smoke and toxic fumes.

Some candles will have ingredients such as coconut oil or beeswax.

 

The benefits of using soy candles

Soy candles are non-toxic, so you know that as soon as you light the wick, the candle won’t release any toxins into the air. However, it is worth considering the environment when purchasing certain types of candles.

If you are a pet owner, it is much more beneficial for the animal to have a healthier and cleaner option in your candle product. We know that soy wax candles are made of plants, so they won’t release harmful toxins into the atmosphere, so your pets will be safe.

Whilst soy wax candles are a better choice for your home, they still impact the environment. They contribute to deforestation, affecting animals that live on the surrounding land, those that use trees as their habitat, and aquatic life.

That said, they are still one of the most popular when it comes to candle production.

Pros and cons of buying paraffin wax candles

Paraffin wax has benefits when used therapeutically (it increases blood flow, relaxes muscles and joints, and relieves body pain).

Paraffin wax also has cosmetic benefits, such as moisturizing the skin to keep it soft and supple. However, with the good also comes the bad. Paraffin wax contains harmful toxins.

If you have ever burned a paraffin candle, you may already have noticed the soot deposited onto your furniture or interior walls. It is not a pleasant sight and can be difficult to remove.

When you burn a paraffin wax candle, it is similar to burning petroleum, the same fumes we get from our cars, as paraffin is a component of petroleum. Such fumes can quickly enter the lungs and become a big issue, especially in children.

If we use paraffin wax, our environment suffers, too. As it is a petroleum-based source, it harms the environment, just as car fumes impact our world. Paraffin’s components make it highly flammable, making it not a safe item to have in your home.

Once lit, there is no control over how that candle will burn.

The benefits of beeswax

Beeswax is an eco-friendly and better option. It is 100% natural and a renewable source. When you burn a candle made of beeswax, it does not produce smoke or soot and, therefore, burns much cleaner.

Beeswax is an eco-friendly and better option. It is 100% natural and a renewable source. When you burn a candle made of beeswax, it does not produce smoke or soot and, therefore, burns much cleaner.

They are a healthier option and are very safe for your lungs, children, and pets.

The pros and cons of buying coconut wax

Coconut wax is cleaner and more sustainable than soy candles when burning candles. It burns more slowly, and the fragrance in a coconut wax candle will fill your home with a beautiful scent. Coconut wax is eco-friendly and suitable for vegans who may prefer not to buy beeswax.

Coconut wax is more expensive than the other wax candles listed because it has a better environmental impact, a safer burn, and no toxic fumes.

It can be hard to find a candle made of pure coconut wax, as many candles use different types of wax when they are created.

Many candles contain a mixture of wax to prevent the candle from tunnelling when it is burning and to slow the burn.

Some may be led to believe that coconut wax candles smell of coconut. And a scented candle will be just that, unscented. It’s not until the fragrances are added to that wax that you appreciate the scents available.

 

Wicks

If you are buying a candle with a cotton wick, it is essential to trim it. This will help the candle burn and prevent carbon and soot buildup. You will still experience a good fragrance from the candle. You may notice that some candles have quite a long wick, and people often forget to trim them before lighting.

If lit without trimming, they will burn faster, have a hotter flame, and produce more soot.

Candles are often like expensive perfume. We only use them for special occasions, but what if you could buy a candle that smells the same as your perfume and at a price you can afford? Visit our online shop for a selection of luxury candles whose scent is inspired by some of the top names in the perfume world.

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