Did you know, that in the United States the term “pure” on a label means only 51% of an ingredient? And more often than not, when companies are selling “pure” beeswax candles, they’re selling a combination of up to 51% beeswax and 49% toxic paraffin?
Crazy, right?! So needless to say, it’s very important to look for companies that sell 100% pure beeswax candles if you’re looking for quality candles!
I wanted to share with you guys the beeswax candles at Beeswax Co… not only do they seem to really care for the environment and their community, but they are active in educating on their product (and beeswax in general!) through their blog and website. They’re easily reachable, warm and welcoming.
And the candles are quite fine! I received my candles close to a week ago, and have spent the past few days trying them out. They are finely crafted, with a subtle and pleasant smell, and an extremely long burn time. Using these candles instead of the paraffin I’m used to is like night and day! There’s no smoke, no unpleasant burning smell, no sooty residue… it’s actually quite fascinating. I’m completely a convert to pure beeswax candles. Seriously. Never going back!
Any candle lovers out there still using paraffin? Interested in making the switch? (You know you want to!)
From the Beeswax Co. website:
We don’t mind telling you, our family is obsessed with beeswax. We use grand-daddy’s beekeeping tools to burnish each candle we make by hand. We think of our work as a beautiful collaboration between people and bees. Each step in our hand-crafted process is designed to bring out the natural beauty and healthy burning properties of the 100% pure beeswax we get from Texas beekeepers.
We begin by making friends with local Texas beekeepers. After each honey flow — the time of biggest honey production for busy bees — we head out to collect combs bees no longer need. We gently melt raw beeswax and siphon off impurities — even down to the size of a grain of pollen. As we do, our shop fills with honeyed scents from Texas wildflowers, fragrant prairie grasses, citrus, herbs — and even tantalizing hints of wild berry.
To craft a quality candle, you’ve got to know your beeswax. Some candles require a slow hand. Others get persnickety if kept waiting. We hand-pour each of ours according to temperament — in molds we’ve collected or built over the years. Before we send our candles off into the world, we take the time to add one more artisan touch. Using simple beekeeping tools handed down from grand-daddy, we burnish each candle by hand. Once again, our shop fills with the natural aromas you’ll enjoy when you burn your 100% pure beeswax candle at home.
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Current Weight (July 8, 2021): 169.2 pounds
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