Can I make candles with essential oils?
Essential oils — to scent your candles you can use essential oils (I like lavender, grapefruit and eucalyptus). You’ll need close to 100 drops which seems like a lot but is important for giving your homemade candles a strong scent. Adding too little fragrance oil may cause your candles to not smell like anything at all. While adding too much fragrance may affect the way your candle burns. And that is why, measure your fragrance oil, candle makers!
Can you use 100% essential oils in candles?
Essential oils can be used in candles, but they require a careful and thoughtful approach. Not all oils are suitable for high heat, and some natural scents won’t be as strong as synthetic fragrances. Candles made from natural materials like beeswax or soy, and coconut wax offer a healthier, eco-friendly option. They provide a cleaner burn, delightful aromas, and peace of mind—without compromising your health.
Which essential oils cannot be used in candles?
Some essential oils can release substances known as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or Reprotoxic) when heated to a high temperature, as is the case in a candle. For example, oils like cinnamon, clove, or lavender can release potentially toxic compounds. Types of Oils Suitable for Burning Lavender, citrus, and peppermint essential oils are popular choices for burning or diffusing due to their pleasant aromas and therapeutic properties.Direct burning of essential oil can cause more harm than do any good. Essential oil candles, oil burners, incense sticks and cones are some of the most used ways to burn essential oils. However, it is important to follow safety guidelines while using any of these mediums.
Which candles are safe for lungs?
Burn soy candles rather than oil based candles. Soy-wax candles burn cleaner and slower, are non toxic and do not emit petrol-carbon soot. Beeswax. Beeswax burns clean, without emitting smoke or soot and is made naturally by bees! Beeswax is slow burning (meaning your candle will last longer) and has a beautiful natural honey aroma. Best of all, beeswax is a renewable and sustainable resource.
What ingredients should you avoid in candles?
Before we get to the best ingredients, we have to break down the top three ingredients you should avoid when buying scented candles: parabens, animal byproducts, and paraffin wax. Paraffin is a petroleum byproduct, used to make fuel. Burning paraffin candles releases toxic fumes. Like soy, it emits harmful chemicals linked to cancer and respiratory issues.