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Every Ingredient in Our Scented Jars, Explained
Every Ingredient in Our Scented Jars, Explained Most candle brands list two or three vague words on the label and call it transparency. "Wax. Fragrance. Wick." That's not really an... Read more...
Scented Doesn't Have to Mean Synthetic: How We Fragrance a Pure Beeswax Candle
There's an assumption built into how most people shop for candles: if you want fragrance, you accept that "pure" goes out the window. Scented candles are paraffin or paraffin-blends, the... Read more...
Monsoon Evenings, Citronella, and Why Natural Repellents Actually Work
Monsoon brings back the appeal of open windows and balcony evenings — and mosquitoes right along with it. Most people reach for coils, sprays, or plug-ins, all of which work... Read more...
How to Tell If Your "Beeswax" Candle Is Actually Beeswax
Walk into any home store or scroll any candle brand's Instagram and you'll see it everywhere: "beeswax candle." It sounds simple. It sounds honest. It is, very often, neither. Beeswax... Read more...
The Candle Problem No One Talks About
You've done the work. The linen throw is folded just so. The ceramic vase sits at the right angle on the console table. The lighting is warm, the plants are... Read more...
Why Pure Beeswax is the Only Wax for a Healthy Home
We spend more time indoors than ever before. The quality of our indoor air directly affects how we sleep, how we breathe, how we feel — and yet most of... Read more...
What's Actually Burning in Your Candle?
Most candle shoppers never check what their wax is actually made of — and that's a problem, since paraffin (a petroleum byproduct) can release soot and chemical compounds when burned.... Read more...
Can I burn candles while pregnant? Here's the truth.
What every expecting mother needs to know about candles, chemicals, and how to stay safe. You're pregnant, you love the cosy glow of a candle, and now you're not sure... Read more...