As you can imagine, here at Halcyon Naturals, we take candles pretty seriously. As well as only crafting the highest quality vegan wax candles, we’re also extremely passionate about what happens once we’re finished hand pouring them!
Each and every one of ours is formulated using the power of aromachology and has luxury at its core. Cruelty-free. No paraffin wax. No unnecessary chemicals. Just premium ingredients and a lot of time towards creating something that we know you’ll love. And with so much care in every jar, we want you to be able to enjoy their mood-boosting properties for as long as possible.
That’s why we’ve decided to share our tried and tested tips for caring for your candles. Not only will you get a longer burn time by following these steps, but they will enhance your candle’s scent so that you can truly embrace a more halcyon state of mind.
Lighting your candle for a cleaner, longer burn
- The initial burn of any candle is the most important. It can make or break how much you get to enjoy it going forward! To ensure that it doesn’t “tunnel”, don’t extinguish the flame until the whole of the top of your candle has melted. This can take 2-4 hours, but means less waste.
- Our Kingdom sized candles have a burn time of up to 300 hours! Due to their large size, we craft them with four wicks. If you’re using a candle with more than one wick, ensure that you always light them all. This will promote an even burn, which again saves on wasted wax and makes your candle look nicer.
- Always set your candle on a steady surface that is level, to create an even burn. It will also encourage a cleaner burn, meaning you won’t get soot around the jar of your candle.
- Wicks should always be trimmed to about 5mm. This controls the size of the flame, meaning that the candle doesn’t burn unnecessarily quickly. Our gold wick trimmer, available as a part of our Candle Care Kit, is the perfect tool to get the job done, whilst also adding a touch of luxury to any room.
- When lighting your candles, keep them away from drafts or wind, which can encourage them to produce soot.
Extinguishing your candle to keep them in great condition
- We encourage you to always use a snuffer to extinguish candles. Blowing a flame out can actually cause bits of the wick to fall into the melted wax which, acting as a kind of second wick, may give you a shorter burn time. Plus, it can look messy! Our gold candle snuffer is an elegant addition to any mantlepiece and is available as a part of our luxurious Candle Care Kit.
- If the flame on your candle is high or it begins to smoke, extinguish it with a snuffer. Then, simply allow your candle to cool before trimming the wick and re-lighting.
- Halcyon Naturals candles contain a host of naturally powerful essential oils chosen based on their aromachology benefits. To prolong their scent, try to keep them out of direct sunlight.
Storing your candle for a powerful scent
- Store your candle in a cool, dry place to keep its wax in the best possible condition.
- Always cover your candles whilst storing – either with a lid or a piece of tissue/paper – to avoid dust gathering on the wax. Perhaps surprisingly, dust can have a huge impact on the strength of scent, meaning that your candle could become less powerful.
- Candles should not be left for extended periods of time before being burnt. Whilst Halcyon Naturals candles are created to last and give you an amazing scent for months to come, fragrance naturally fades if left for too long.
By learning how to properly care for your candles, you’re guaranteed to get even more joy out of every burn. We encourage treating wick trimming and flame snuffing as rituals, to help you start and finish self-care practices with a touch of luxury.
Here are some words worth living by: The more you care for your candles, the more they will care for you in return.