3 Subtle Benefits of Beeswax Candles

And where you should flex your purchasing power.

Pure beeswax candles are a little piece of waxy luxury. Not only do they have a golden glow that you just can’t get with any other type of candle, but there are some subtle wellness benefits to using them.

1. All-natural ingredients

Most candles are made from paraffin wax and produce traces of toxic byproducts when burned. They also produce black soot which gets distributed into the air. This soot gets heavier if you don’t trim the wick and can even leave black marks on nearby walls and ceilings. This amounts to a silent petrochemical bowel movement, not something you want floating around your lounge.

Pure beeswax candles however are all-natural. Just be sure to buy pure beeswax candles. Manufacturers can label a candle as ‘beeswax’ if it contains as little as 10% beeswax. So lookout for the specific terms ‘100% beeswax’ or ‘pure beeswax’.

2. Natural air purifiers

Lovely little things called negative ions get released into the air when burning beeswax candles. These negative ions have a purifying effect, helping to clear the air of dust and pollen. Not only does this help people with allergies, but it’s also been found to have a positive effect on mood and emotional state.

Negative ions are in higher concentrations in natural environments, such as at the seaside and in forests and mountain areas. Therefore, the air feels so much fresher in these places, and why hay-fever and asthma sufferers experience an easing of symptoms in such places.

3. Aid to relaxation

There’s something mysteriously relaxing about the simple act of burning a candle. For some, it’s a part of a ritual for relaxation, especially at bath-time. Beeswax candles have a softer, warm golden glow compared to other candles, and a unique natural mildly sweet fragrance. This helps to create an atmosphere conducive to calmness, meditation, rest, and sleep.

If you’re a candle-lover, try one, I think you’ll love it.

If I’m wrong, at least you can burn it.

If Samuel L. Jackson endorsed candles…

“Y’all fixing to buy candles? It’s not cool not to be cool to bees motherfu**er!”

Yeah, terrible, I know. But nobody would make ethical purchasing a cooler subject than Samuel Jackson, so you can’t blame me for trying.

When buying things, it’s good to practice awareness when making your choices. It shows strength of character.

Bee products made from the efforts of factory-farmed bees often include inhumane steps to maximize production. These producers may not be deserving of your support.

Flexing your buying power to ensure what you buy is ethically produced makes a big difference. Bees are incredible and industrious little creatures and deserve decent treatment. A great place to buy beeswax candles is directly from a local beekeeper. They usually only produce small quantities each year, but do so proudly and ethically, and may well be deserving of your support. Supporting your local bees and beekeepers is just one of the many easy ways you can help bees.

Of course, you can buy from anywhere you like, but why not choose to spend your money with a producer who cares?

The more love that goes into the making, the more you’ll enjoy what’s made.