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- 01Our wood wicks are non-toxic and eco-friendly, sourced from FSC-certified mills. When lighting, tilt the candle and light the wick on either side. After each burn, trim the wick to 5mm. If the wick won't light, trim off any charred portions once the candle is fully cooled. Allow the wax melt pool to reach the edge of the vessel (2-4 hours) before extinguishing to prevent tunneling. If the wick gets too hot, let it cool completely before trimming. Never touch the wick or wax while hot.
- 02Our cotton wicks are lead and zinc-free. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn using candle wick trimmers. If the wick is too tall, the flame may flicker or produce soot. Proper maintenance ensures better performance and longevity. Allow the wax melt pool to reach the edge of the vessel (2-4 hours) before extinguishing to prevent tunneling.
- 03We strive for purity. As our scents are 100% Phthalate- Free Our scents exclude these harmful chemicals: 1. Carcinogens: These are materials known or thought to cause cancer. 2. Mutagens: Materials that change the DNA of a cell, harming the cell and causing diseases like cancer. 3. Reproductive toxins: Toxins that adversely affect reproductive organs and increase the risk of birth defects. 4. Organ toxins: These are toxins that can cause adverse effects or disease within specific bodily organs. 5. Acute toxins: Toxins that can cause adverse effects from a single exposure. Generally, this would be accidental exposure like spillage or ingestion. "Phthalates, including but not limited to BBP, DEHP, DBP, and DEP Phthalates are esters of Phthalic acid and are used to dissolve raw materials when making fragrance oils. They have been used for decades in a myriad of pharmaceuticals, household, and industrial products. • Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) • Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) • Diethyl phthalate (DEP) • Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) • Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) • Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) Animal Derivatives, including but not limited to: • Ambergris • Castoreum oil • Civet oil Antimicrobials These ingredients are flagged for potential acute and reproductive hazards and are banned by the FDA. • Cloflucarban • Fluorosalan • Hexachlorophene • Hexylresorcinol • Iodine complex (ammonium ether sulfate and • polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate) • Iodine complex (phosphate ester of alkylaryloxy • polyethylene glycol) • Methylbenzethonium chloride • Methylisothiazolinone • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Nonylphenoxypoly (ethyleneoxy) ethanoliodine • Oxychlorosene sodium • Poloxamer-iodine complex • Secondary amyltricresols • Tribromsalan • Triclocarban • Triclosan • Undecoylium chloride iodine complex Additional Molecules • 1,3-Dibromo-2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene (Musk KS) • 1,3-Dibromo-2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-6-methyl-benzene • 1,3-Dibromo-2-methoxy-4-nitro-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-6-methyl-benzene (Musk alpha) • 2-Pentylidene cyclohexanone • 2,2-Dichloro-1-methylcyclopropylbenzene • 2,4-Dienals • 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde • 2,4-Dodecadien-1-ol • 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol • 3- and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) • cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde (Lyral) • 3-Bromo-1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-one • 3-Methyl-2(3)-nonenenitrile (Citgrenile) • 3,7-Dimethyl-2-octen-1-ol • 4-Methyl-7-ethoxycoumarin (Maraniol) • 4,6-Dimethyl-8-tert-butylcoumarin (Butolia) • 6-Isopropyl-2-decalol (Decatol) • 6-Methylcoumarin (Toncarine) • 7-Methoxycoumarin • 7-Methylcoumarin • Acetyl ethyl tetramethyl tetralin (AETT, Versalide) • Acetyl isovaleryl (5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione) • Alantroot oil (Elecampane oil) • Allyl heptine carbonate • Allyl isothiocyanate • alpha-Methyl anisylidene acetone (1-(4- • Methoxyphenyl)-1-penten-3-one) • Amber dioxane (Karanal) • Ammonium nonadecafluorodecanoate • Ammonium pentadecafluorooctanoate • Ammonium perfluorononanoate • Ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate; • Ammonium heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate • Amylcyclopentenone • Anisylidene acetone (4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-3- • butene-2-one) • Benzene • Benzyl cyanide • Benzylidene acetone (4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-one) • Birch wood pyrolysate (Crude) • Boldo oil • Bromostyrene • butane-2,3-dione (diacetyl) • Cade oil - Juniperus oxycedrus L. (Crude) • Carvone oxide • Chenopodium oil • Cinnamylidene acetone • cis-and trans-Asarone ((E)-and(Z)-2,4,5-Trimethoxypropen-1-yl benzene) • Colophony • Costus root oil, absolute and concrete • Cresol (mixed isomers) • Cyclamen alcohol (3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-2-methylpropanol) • D&C Yellow #11 • Diethyl maleate • Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether • Dimethyl citraconate • Diphenylamine • Esters of 2-nonynoic acid, (Except Methyl octine carbonate) • Esters of 2-octynoic acid (Except Methyl heptine carbonate which is IFRA Restricted) • Ethyl acrylate • Ethyl methacrylate • Ethyl non-2-enoate • Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether and its Acetate • Ethylene glycol monomethyl Ether and its • Acetate • Fig leaf absolute • Formaldehyde • Furfural • Furfuryl alcohol • Furfurylidene acetone • Geranyl nitrile • Hexahydrocoumarin • Hydroabietyl alcohol, dihydroabietyl alcohol • Hydroquinone monoethyl ether (4-ethoxy-Phenol) • Hydroquinone monomethyl ether (4-methoxy-Phenol) • Iodoform (Triidomethane) • Isobutylparaben • Isophorone • Isopropylparaben • Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate; lithium • heptadecafluorooctanesulfonate • m-Cresol • m-Phenylenediamine and its salts • Massoia bark oil • Massoia lactone • Mercury • Methoxydiglycol • Methyl crotonate • Methyl methacrylate • Methyl Salicylate • Methylene glycol • Moskene (1,1,3,3,5-Pentamethyl-4,6-dinitroindane) • Musk ambrette • Musk ketone • Musk tibetene (1-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3,4,5-trimethylbenzene) • Musk Xylene • Nitrobenzene • Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid • o-Cresol • o-Phenylenediamine and its salts • p-Cresol • p-Methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde • p-tert-Butylphenol • Paraformaldehyde • Perfluorononanoic acid Perfluorooctane • sulfonate (PFOS); heptadecafluorooctane-1-sulfonic acid • Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) • Peru balsam crude • Phenyl acetone (Methyl benzyl ketone) • Phenyl benzoate • Pseudo Methylionones • Pseudoionone (2,6-Dimethylundeca-2,6,8-trien-10-one) • Quaternium-15 • Quinoline • Safrole, Isosafrole, Dihydrosafrole • Santolina oil • Savin oil (Juniperus Sabina L.) • Sodium heptadecafluorononanoate • Sodium nonadecafluorodecanoate • Styrax (Crude) • Tobacco leaf absolute (Nicotiana affinia) • Tobacco oil/extracts • Toluene • trans-2-Heptenal • trans-2-Hexenal diethyl acetal • trans-2-Hexenal dimethyl acetal • Verbena oil • Xylene"
- 04Top, middle, and base notes are key components of a fragrance. Top notes are the initial impression when you first smell a candle or remove the lid; they evaporate the quickest. Middle notes, or the “heart” of the fragrance, take 10 to 20 minutes to fully develop and are most prominent when burning a candle. Base notes, also called the “Dry Down,” give a candle its lasting qualities and linger even after the candle is extinguished.
- 05For optimal performance, burn your candle for 2-4 hours at a time. Ensure the upper wax layer melts completely across the surface to avoid tunneling. Wax has a 'memory,' so achieving a full melt pool is crucial. Keep the wax pool free of debris, use a proper holder, and never burn for more than four hours. Stop burning when 1/2 inch of wax remains. Always burn within sight and keep away from children, pets, and flammable objects. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- 06Power burning is the practice of burning a candle for over four hours, and we strongly advise against it. This can lead to overheating of the container, which may result in breakage, and can cause the fragrance to fade more quickly than desired. Instead of engaging in power burning, we provide our customers with expert guidance on proper candle care, highlighting the importance of trimming wicks, extinguishing the candle after four hours, and keeping it within sight while lit. This method effectively prevents overheating, manages carbon buildup on the wick, and minimizes excess smoke and soot, enhancing the overall candle experience. Once the candle has cooled for more than five hours, it is safe to relight, ensuring the longevity of your candle's burn time.
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