OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW RANGE OF NATURAL
AROMATHERAPY HOME FRAGRANCE
AROMATHERAPY HOME FRAGRANCE
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Divine aromatherapy candles created and poured by hand in Yorkshire. My own blends of individually selected essential oils are combined with the most beautiful, eco-friendly coconut wax.
These are not 'off-the-shelf' oil blends, they are chosen by me for their healing properties and their amazing aromas. Vegan, cruelty free and sustainable ingredients from Mother Nature, with no added chemicals, synthetic fragrances or dyes. As an aromatherapist, I have taken a long time in researching, testing, blending, more testing, designing and creating these beautiful candles. |
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The candles
I think it is important to know what goes into a candle, why some are cheap to purchase and others might cost a little more. Most candles on the market - even the most expensive ones - are generally mass-produced, use synthetic colours or fragrances and cheap wax. All these factors will ultimately affect how well a candle burns, the scents being emitted and chemicals released into the environment.
I have taken a very long time to research, design and create our candles. The wax, essential oils, wicks and packaging have been carefully sourced, painstakingly tested and beautifully brought together.
Our ethos is authenticity. And kindness, to yourself, to others and to the planet. Our plant based ingredients have come from Mother Nature. Even the glue on the labels is vegan friendly and all the plastic free packaging is from eco-friendly recycled products.
There’s no doubt that locally, handmade artisan products do cost more to produce. But this way we are able to control the ingredient content and the carbon footprint somewhat. The healthier and cleaner end product and stronger aromatic scents make it worth going the extra mile. You and your beautiful space are worth the best.
A wellbeing ritual for your home and a little Joy for you!
The wax
Our wax has been researched and rigorously tested for the cleanest soot free burn and delivery of the strongest aroma, whilst being the most sustainable wax around. There is much debate in the candle world as to which wax is best, the chemical components and how eco-friendly they are. I have sourced and with tweaking, created my own wax which is vegan and free from any animal testing or cruelty and is the eco-friendliest wax around, containing no artificial additives or preservatives. It is made from coconut and rapeseed with only a tiny amount of soy for stability. It has a beautiful soft consistency which burns with little or no soot, whilst releasing the delicious essential oil aromas and properties. In addition, the soft nature of the wax means that any spillages are easy to clean up.
Our wax is a sustainable, biodegradable, natural plant based wax, free from palm, beeswax and petro-chemicals. Because of this, it behaves differently to paraffin or even a fully soy based candle. As it sets, it can develop tiny hair line cracks as it moves. This is completely normal and is all part of its wonderful character. It usually develops what we call ‘hang up’ – where it may stick to the sides of the vessel nearer the top before melting into the full pool as it burns lower down. Again, this is completely normal and should happen. Ours is a complex wax and harder to work with than the usual paraffin or pure soy, but we feel, results in the finest imperfectly perfect candle products.
The fragrance
Most candles on the market today are scented with synthetic fragrance oils. If they are using essential oils, they tend to be 'off the shelf' ready-made blends which many manufacturers will also be using. My blends have been created by me. Using essential oils which I have carefully chosen, blended for their healing properties as well as their amazing aromas. My blends have been externally legally assessed for safety, and carry a label stating details. I know that generally the most important aspect of a candle to people is the gorgeous smell, but as an aromatherapist and wellbeing practitioner, it’s my way of bringing a little holistic loveliness into your beautiful home too.
The wicks
I suspect that most people won’t really care two hoots about the wicking of a candle, but it’s crucial to get the combination right for an even and effective burn. Imagine a huge matrix of options from the very many wicks, waxes and fragrances on the market. The wicks need to be able to carry the fragrance and allow the candle to burn at the correct ‘consumption rate’. Not so fast it will get dangerously hot and not so slowly that there’s no smell and the wax hasn’t been able to melt to the edges or the wax drowns the wick and it peters out.
Candle care
How long should I burn my candle for?
The first burn needs to be around 4 hours to establish what is known as a melt pool. The pool of melted wax should reach almost to the sides of the vessel. Oddly enough, wax has a memory. This means that it will continue to burn down in the same way each time it is lit.
If the candle hasn’t been lit for long enough, it will begin ‘tunnelling’. This is a term used to describe the deep ring around the edge of the candle. Often tunnelling occurs when an incorrect wick has been used. Subsequent burns should be around 2-4 hours. A candle should not be lit for more than 4 hours. As it burns down, the vessel will get hotter due to the fact that the flame is more enclosed within it. Whilst we want to burn the candle down to the last 1-2cm, we want it to be safe.
Why is it important to trim the wick?
Trim the wick to about 0.5cm each time it is lit, to enable a clean, even burn.
A build-up of carbon at the end of the wick can result in ‘mushrooming’ and this can inhibit the candle burning well and releasing the optimum aroma.
Why should I not let my candle burn right to the very bottom?
As a candle burns, it gets hotter the further down the vessel it goes. That is because the flame and the wax are now in a more enclosed space, and also because the although the flame is the same size, the wax is reducing. The closer to the base it gets, the heat wiil be closer to the surface its sitting on. By extinguishing it at around 1-2cm from the base, it acts as a safety buffer.
How long will my candle last for?
As part of the testing process, the consumption rate of the candle is monitored. Obviously this is not an exact science as it will depend on how each person burns their candle. The longer a candle burns for, the hotter it becomes and therefore the quicker it will burn down. As already mentioned, as well as safety, ideally burning the candle for 2-4 hours each time will maintain the best consumption rate. We aim that a 220g candle will burn for at least 40 hours, and a 165g candle will burn for approximately 30 hours. Each aroma melt pod should last for at least 6 hours.
New Hall Top Safety Tips
I think it is important to know what goes into a candle, why some are cheap to purchase and others might cost a little more. Most candles on the market - even the most expensive ones - are generally mass-produced, use synthetic colours or fragrances and cheap wax. All these factors will ultimately affect how well a candle burns, the scents being emitted and chemicals released into the environment.
I have taken a very long time to research, design and create our candles. The wax, essential oils, wicks and packaging have been carefully sourced, painstakingly tested and beautifully brought together.
Our ethos is authenticity. And kindness, to yourself, to others and to the planet. Our plant based ingredients have come from Mother Nature. Even the glue on the labels is vegan friendly and all the plastic free packaging is from eco-friendly recycled products.
There’s no doubt that locally, handmade artisan products do cost more to produce. But this way we are able to control the ingredient content and the carbon footprint somewhat. The healthier and cleaner end product and stronger aromatic scents make it worth going the extra mile. You and your beautiful space are worth the best.
A wellbeing ritual for your home and a little Joy for you!
The wax
Our wax has been researched and rigorously tested for the cleanest soot free burn and delivery of the strongest aroma, whilst being the most sustainable wax around. There is much debate in the candle world as to which wax is best, the chemical components and how eco-friendly they are. I have sourced and with tweaking, created my own wax which is vegan and free from any animal testing or cruelty and is the eco-friendliest wax around, containing no artificial additives or preservatives. It is made from coconut and rapeseed with only a tiny amount of soy for stability. It has a beautiful soft consistency which burns with little or no soot, whilst releasing the delicious essential oil aromas and properties. In addition, the soft nature of the wax means that any spillages are easy to clean up.
Our wax is a sustainable, biodegradable, natural plant based wax, free from palm, beeswax and petro-chemicals. Because of this, it behaves differently to paraffin or even a fully soy based candle. As it sets, it can develop tiny hair line cracks as it moves. This is completely normal and is all part of its wonderful character. It usually develops what we call ‘hang up’ – where it may stick to the sides of the vessel nearer the top before melting into the full pool as it burns lower down. Again, this is completely normal and should happen. Ours is a complex wax and harder to work with than the usual paraffin or pure soy, but we feel, results in the finest imperfectly perfect candle products.
The fragrance
Most candles on the market today are scented with synthetic fragrance oils. If they are using essential oils, they tend to be 'off the shelf' ready-made blends which many manufacturers will also be using. My blends have been created by me. Using essential oils which I have carefully chosen, blended for their healing properties as well as their amazing aromas. My blends have been externally legally assessed for safety, and carry a label stating details. I know that generally the most important aspect of a candle to people is the gorgeous smell, but as an aromatherapist and wellbeing practitioner, it’s my way of bringing a little holistic loveliness into your beautiful home too.
The wicks
I suspect that most people won’t really care two hoots about the wicking of a candle, but it’s crucial to get the combination right for an even and effective burn. Imagine a huge matrix of options from the very many wicks, waxes and fragrances on the market. The wicks need to be able to carry the fragrance and allow the candle to burn at the correct ‘consumption rate’. Not so fast it will get dangerously hot and not so slowly that there’s no smell and the wax hasn’t been able to melt to the edges or the wax drowns the wick and it peters out.
Candle care
How long should I burn my candle for?
The first burn needs to be around 4 hours to establish what is known as a melt pool. The pool of melted wax should reach almost to the sides of the vessel. Oddly enough, wax has a memory. This means that it will continue to burn down in the same way each time it is lit.
If the candle hasn’t been lit for long enough, it will begin ‘tunnelling’. This is a term used to describe the deep ring around the edge of the candle. Often tunnelling occurs when an incorrect wick has been used. Subsequent burns should be around 2-4 hours. A candle should not be lit for more than 4 hours. As it burns down, the vessel will get hotter due to the fact that the flame is more enclosed within it. Whilst we want to burn the candle down to the last 1-2cm, we want it to be safe.
Why is it important to trim the wick?
Trim the wick to about 0.5cm each time it is lit, to enable a clean, even burn.
A build-up of carbon at the end of the wick can result in ‘mushrooming’ and this can inhibit the candle burning well and releasing the optimum aroma.
Why should I not let my candle burn right to the very bottom?
As a candle burns, it gets hotter the further down the vessel it goes. That is because the flame and the wax are now in a more enclosed space, and also because the although the flame is the same size, the wax is reducing. The closer to the base it gets, the heat wiil be closer to the surface its sitting on. By extinguishing it at around 1-2cm from the base, it acts as a safety buffer.
How long will my candle last for?
As part of the testing process, the consumption rate of the candle is monitored. Obviously this is not an exact science as it will depend on how each person burns their candle. The longer a candle burns for, the hotter it becomes and therefore the quicker it will burn down. As already mentioned, as well as safety, ideally burning the candle for 2-4 hours each time will maintain the best consumption rate. We aim that a 220g candle will burn for at least 40 hours, and a 165g candle will burn for approximately 30 hours. Each aroma melt pod should last for at least 6 hours.
New Hall Top Safety Tips
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Never leave unattended.
- Trim the wick to 0.5cm before each burn.
- Light and burn on and even uncrowded surface.
- Burn in a draught free room.
- Extinguish candle 1-2 cm from the base of the vessel.
- Keep the vessel free from any loose particles which may have dropped into the melted wax.
- Keep well away from any flammable items.
- Ensure the candle is properly extinguished before leaving the room.