{"id":18938,"date":"2015-11-06T22:09:43","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T22:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=18938"},"modified":"2020-09-14T10:30:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T08:30:56","slug":"make-your-own-non-toxic-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/make-your-own-non-toxic-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Own Non-toxic Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lighting a candle is one of those timeless ways to create a sense of romance, atmosphere or sacredness that despite electricity, we will never outgrow. But as conscious greenies, the natural act of lighting a flame can bring to mind the question \u2013 what is the fuel being used for this flame?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most candles we buy commercially these days are made from paraffin-based wax a by-product of petroleum processing, and when burnt release chemical toxins. In fact it has been found that paraffin wax releases 7 documented toxins when it burns, two of which are carcinogenic – toluene and benzene. Add to that the colour dyes and synthetic fragrances in some candles and you\u2019re burning a little chemical cocktail, pretty as it might be. Knowing this, it may be a good idea to make sure you light your candles in a well ventilated area, especially if you use them often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another solution is to go for alternative materials that don\u2019t release nasty toxins into your breathing air. Enter beeswax candles<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does beeswax not release harmful toxins when burned, it releases negative ions and these lovely negatively charged little things mop up positively charged toxic particles in the air, drawing them back into the flame or helping them settle to the ground. This means that beeswax candles can actually help with problems such as asthma, allergies, and hay fever. They also don\u2019t smoke the way paraffin ones can \u2013 another bonus. They smell divine without even having to add fragrance, though you can use essential oils to create delightful aromatherapeutic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAKE YOUR OWN BEESWAX CANDLES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Making your own candles is such a therapeutic and fun thing in itself and they make the perfect homemade gift of love. When working with beeswax always be aware that it\u2019s very flammable. Never heat it straight in a pot on the stove \u2013 use a double boiler or a wax melter and keep a watchful eye on it. You can make your own double boiler by putting a pot or heatproof glass bowl inside a pan filled with water. And of course, if you have kiddies around, teach them about the dangers and how to be safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT YOU WILL NEED<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Makes 2 candles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n