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What IFRA Certification Actually Means (And Why We Check For It)
What IFRA Certification Actually Means (And Why We Check For It)
If you've read a candle label lately, you've probably seen the letters "IFRA" somewhere in the fine print — "IFRA-compliant," "IFRA-certified fragrance," or something similar. Most people skim right past... Read more...
How to Buy a Beeswax Candle: A Beginner's Guide to Pure vs Blended
How to Buy a Beeswax Candle: A Beginner's Guide to Pure vs Blended
You've seen them everywhere: golden candles labelled "beeswax," sitting next to paraffin and soy ones, usually at a higher price. If you're new to beeswax candles, it's hard to know... Read more...
Beeswax Vs Soy Vs Paraffin Candles - Lumiere Roots
Beeswax vs. Soy vs. Paraffin: What's Actually Burning in Your Home
Every candle you've ever lit was made from one of three base waxes — paraffin, soy, or beeswax (or, often, some blend of them). Most labels don't make this obvious,... Read more...
Diwali Without the Toxic Smoke: A Pure Light Alternative
Diwali Without the Toxic Smoke: A Pure Light Alternative
Diwali is, at its heart, a festival of light — not noise, not smoke. But somewhere along the way, the loudest, smokiest parts of the celebration started drowning out the... Read more...
Lumiere Roots Jasmine Neroli Scented Candle for Sleep & Meditation
How to Choose a Cleaner Candle
A simple 5-point guide to reading labels, comparing waxes and buying with confidence A better candle starts with better questions Walk down any candle aisle and you'll see the same... Read more...
Beeswax Vs Regular Candle Comparison | Lumiere Roots
Why Beeswax Candles Are Better?
A candle seems like the simplest thing in the world: wax, a wick, a flame. But if you picked up the one on your table and asked what exactly it... Read more...
Beeswax Scented Candles Non-Toxic Jars Lumiere Roots
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...
Beeswax Scented Candles Anti-bug anti-mosquito Non-Toxic Jars Lumiere Roots
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...
Lumiere Roots Pure Himalayan Beeswax candles - How to check if your candle is pure
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...
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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...
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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?
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...
What every expecting mother needs to know about candles, chemicals, and how to stay safe.
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...