Candle FAQ
Find out the latest information on candles and the best practices when using one. We have a range of information available to help you improve your candle maintenance & how you can get the most out of your candles.
If you want to know more about dog friendly candles or which candles are vegan, you’ve come to the right place.
How do candles work?
Candles work by using a combustion reaction to stay lit & melt the surrounding wax.
If you’re wondering about how candles work in more detail, or want to know about the different types of wax that are used ranging from soy, paraffin, coconut to bees wax, you can read our post and find out how candles work by following the link provided.
How to fix candle tunneling
Many candles often going to waste due to candle tunneling, which can happen for different reasons. There are several different techniques that can be used to fix candle tunneling including using the foil technique, hairdryer or candle warmers.
If you’d like to see more information on this, please read out post on how to fix candle tunneling.
Are candles bad for you?
It is important to know the differences between what types of wax are best for usage in your home, for your safety. There are types of candle wax like soy that is known for it’s safety, as it is a non toxic substance.
If you’re in the market for a candle but you’re wondering if candles are bad for you or not, you can read our post and find out if candles are bad for you.
Are candles vegan?
As veganism grows around the world, the need for vegan products has increased over the last 3 or 4 years. People want to know if candles are vegan, well to be honest, some candles are completely vegan & some or not.
Soy wax is the wax that is mainly used for vegan candle products, you can find out more information on our post & find which candles are vegan.
Are candles dog friendly?
It’s so important to always look after your furry friends. With candles, some can be potentially more toxic than others to dog & other pets. It’s important to know your candle wax & it’s safety profile for pets in particular. Soy wax candles are known for their safety among dogs & other pets.
You can read our post & find out more about dog friendly candles.
Aromatherapy candles
Aromatherapy candles are candles that have their wax mixed with essential oils. They can be used in different ways from helping you relax, help you de-stress or even sleep.
Aromatherapy Candles are great for sleep as they can be used as a natural relaxing light source, instead of using artificial ‘sleep damaging’ light from your lamp or phone before you go to sleep.
