Beeswax Candles: Natural Air Purifiers

Beeswax candles are natural air purifiers that produce negative ions, reducing indoor pollutants.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available in health stores and online
Applicable for
Beeswax
Natural wax produced by bees
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Beeswax Candles FAQ


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What are the benefits of beeswax candles?

Beeswax has long been used for making candles. The benefits are extensive, including when burnt these candles help to actively clean the air rather than pollute. They release negative ions which bind to positive pollutant ions. ( Read more about the benefits of beeswax candles and negative ions here.)

What are the different types of candles from wax?

The three main kinds of candles from wax are: beeswax candles paraffin candles soy candles But what are the pros and cons of each candle wax? We are going to talk to you today specifically about making beeswax candles, and why you may want to consider using this wax as your primary wax for candle making. The Pros And Cons of Beeswax Candles

How are beeswax candles made?

Pure beeswax candles are made as a by product of the honey processing at Northumberland Honey Co. Wax cappings and the melting / recyling of honey combs produces a beautiful golden yellow wax with a lovely honey aroma. All candles are made with our pure beeswax ensuring the finest quality.

What is the best beeswax for candle making?

We hope this guidance helps you to get the best out of your pure beeswax candles. Bulk beeswax is available for candle making. From 30 gram blocks to 500g rounds and multiples thereof. This is the purest finest beeswax available to buy for candle making, wood turning, leather work, beeswax wrap making.

What are beeswax candles?

Beeswax Candles are made from 100% Pure Natural Scottish Beeswax. With unique air purifying benefits, burning brighter, longer & cleaner than any other type of candle. Healthy, sustainability, kind to the environment just as nature intended, naturally scented with the delicate aroma of honey & a warm golden glow.

What are the pros and cons of beeswax candles?

The pros of Beeswax Candles are that they have a natural, rustic appearance, a natural scent, last longer and are eco-friendly to name a few. The cons of Beeswax Candles are that they can be both more expensive and harder to find as well as having a limited range of scents and colours.

What kind of wax do candles use?

However, while it is the most common, paraffin wax isn’t the only wax candles can use. In fact, candles can use a wide variety of waxes for their base, including soy, palm, and even beeswax. Beeswax candles are made from the all-natural material produced by honeybees, specifically worker bees.

What does a beeswax candle smell like?

Natural scent The natural scent of beeswax candles can not be mistaken for anything else. Beeswax candles are rarely if ever fragranced and so when you smell these types of candles for the first time the scent seems to come from the bees themselves which in a way it does.

Beeswax Candles References

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