Archive for April, 2008
Thursday, April 10th, 2008All About Beeswax Candles
If you stroll into any run-of-the-mill gift store that happens to sell scented candles, you’ll likely notice that a wide majority of them are made from paraffin wax—not surprising, given that 95% of the candles sold today are composed primarily of the substance.
While paraffin produces a desirable consistency and appearance for candles, it does [...]
Using Colored Candles for Meditation
In today’s hectic, fast-paced world, more and more people are turning to meditation as a means of relieving stress and anxiety. Defined as a state of calm achieved by channeling energy on a single, restful focus, meditation has been linked to a wide array of benefits, including deeper relaxation, an enhanced immune system, improved [...]
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008Tips for Candle-Burning Safety
Truly a universal home accent, scented candles hold a widespread appeal for people of all ages, races, and occupations. Anyone can enjoy their visual appeal and soothing ambiance with minimal preparation, although certain precautions should be taken to ensure a safe, sentient candle burning experience.
According to the National Candle Association, approximately 18,000 fires are attributed [...]