I started a candle company!!! I have been interested in
essential oils ever since my interest in holistic living was piqued. It began
with research on natural cures for asthma for my son that spurred into a full
out research for natural living as a whole. Essential oils fascinated me so
much I bought a fragrance lamp and started experimenting with oil blends and
using my family as unsuspecting guinea pigs. I gauged their moods and ailments
and how they were affected by the oils I burned.
In my research on asthma I found out beeswax candles purify
the air. Beeswax, unlike soy, paraffin, and many other waxes, is pure, safe,
and the only one that is beneficial to burn. All other waxes, along with
synthetic fragrance oils, are actually toxic, so as they burn they are polluting
the air we breathe. Just a bit about a few different waxes:
Beeswax: an all-natural, renewable resource that is organic
in nature. Beeswax candles burn hotter, longer, brighter, and cleaner than
other candles and draw airborne contaminants into the flame.
Paraffin: a greyish black sludge that is a by-product of the
petroleum refining process. It is treated, colored, and scented with toxic
chemicals. When burned, carcinogens fill the room with fumes that have been
compared to that of fumes from a diesel engine.
Gel Candles: made from mineral oil, a petroleum based
product, and a gelling agent. Synthetic colors and scents are added that
produce toxic fumes when burned.
Soy Wax: not a wax at all, but hydrogenated soybean oil. Soybean
oil is heated to a high temperature (140-225 Celsius), and then introduced to
hydrogen and nickel (a suspected carcinogen) as a catalyst to solidify the oil.
Synthetic colors and scents are added that produce toxic fumes when burned.
Okay, enough with the school session. It’s very apparent why
I chose to go with beeswax even though it is a bit pricier than the others! It
also has a natural aroma that only enhances the scents of the organic essential
oils I use. Organic essential oils are more expensive than fragrance oils, but
they are worth their costs. What started as an interest has turned into an all-out
company. I have experimented different kinds of beeswax, tested numerous scent
combinations, failed miserably with trying to find wicks strong enough to
handle the thickness of beeswax, burned my wrists more times than I can count,
and had to become a scientist to come up with just the right combinations of
wax and oil. Too much wax and not enough essential oil produces candles with
very faint scents, and too much essential oil produces candles that literally
catch on fire.
There were times I wanted to quit, and did, because it
seemed I was in over my head. I’ve started over so many times I have lost
count, but I am glad I did. The customer reviews were reward enough for me, and
I will list a few of them below. I am working on a few new blends which include
one for migraine relief, but I have perfected the ones I currently sell, which
are:
Mellow Out: lavender
and lemongrass (tranquility, calm, peace, stress relief)
Lion’s Roar: cinnamon and ginger (drive, ambition,
motivation, and confidence. I burn this one frequently. It always leaves me
feeling like Wonder Woman ready to take on the world. I entitled it Lion’s Roar
because when I created it I had the throat chakra in mind. I wanted it to help
people find their voices and be heard!)
Lady Sensuality: vetiver, patchouli, and jasmine (this one
is an acquired taste but those that like fine rich fragrances will love this
one)
Clean and Clear: sage, lemon, and bergamot (this one aides
in mental and spiritual cleaning and clearing)
Gout Away: juniper and clary sage (I created this one for my
mom because she suffers with gout. It always aids in relieving the pain and
alleviating the accompanying swelling)
The two ounce candles are $12, and the four ounce candles
are $24. If you are interested in purchasing feel free to email me at: LCHANTAYN@GMAIL.COM. Mellow Out is a
crowd favorite.
Customer Reviews:
"I felt extremely calm and relaxed while
burning the Mellow State of Mind. My sinuses were also cleared." - K.
Carter
"Mellow State of Mind felt really good to my nose. I felt relaxed as it burned." - S. Beagle
"The scent was really great. Within an hour I felt every single thing the candle was meant to do." - T. Rollins
"It left a calming feeling in my house and it alleviated the pain and swelling associated with my gout." - M. Banks
"I burned Lion's Roar overnight. The next morning I awoke feeling empowered and determined. I also like the crackling sound of the wooden wick." – Anonymous
"Mellow State of Mind felt really good to my nose. I felt relaxed as it burned." - S. Beagle
"The scent was really great. Within an hour I felt every single thing the candle was meant to do." - T. Rollins
"It left a calming feeling in my house and it alleviated the pain and swelling associated with my gout." - M. Banks
"I burned Lion's Roar overnight. The next morning I awoke feeling empowered and determined. I also like the crackling sound of the wooden wick." – Anonymous
"Loved the candles and need more. They help me sleep and
relax! Thank you." – J. Adams
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