What’s the buzz about beeswax candles…

Although beeswax is more expensive as it’s made by bees and can’t be hurried or mass produced, beeswax will prove a better investment. A beeswax flame burns brighter and hotter with a golden halo, but the wax also burns more slowly and, therefore, lasts longer than other types of candles. They are also the only candles to have health benefits too!

Some benefits of burning beeswax candles include:

• Improved sleep

• Reduced levels of stress and anxiety

• Improvement in mood

• Increased focus and concentration

• Relief from headaches and sinus congestion

• Reduction in symptoms of asthma and allergies

Beeswax candles are not only beautiful and subtly fragrant, they offer a range of health benefits. So, the next time you are feeling stressed out, mind your beeswax and light a made by bees, beeswax candle to improve your mental health and help purify the environment around you.

Here's the clever part...Beeswax candles emit negative ions when lit. Negative ions bind with particulate matter in the air such as dust, pollen and mould spores, purifying the air around them. In contrast, paraffin candles release nasty chemicals such as toluene which is a benzene derivative, a known carcinogen for humans, along with *PM2.5 and PM10 (fine particulate matter), particles small enough to be inhaled by the lungs and induce adverse heath effects. 

* California Air Resources Board

Over time, pure beeswax produces a natural residue that coats the surface with a whitish film called “bloom, which is a natural part of the oxidation process.” Only pure beeswax does this and so it is a sign of quality. The ‘bloom effect’ can be removed by gently rubbing the surface with a clean finger. You can then apply the natural residue from the candle to your skin as a healthy moisturiser!

These Beeswax candles are handmade on Cox’s Farm from 100% untreated, unbleached, unrefined, pure beeswax and pure cotton wicks, this makes our candles completely natural and eco-friendly.