FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Aristaeus

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Why Beeswax? 

Beeswax is a natural product. It doesn’t have any negative effects on the ecosystem (quite the opposite!). Beeswax burns cleaner, burns for longer and also has an amber glow vs. a white glow of soy/coconut blends etc. Soy production is a well known contributor to deforestation. Paraffin is extremely toxic. We choose to work with 100% beeswax for its high quality (albeit a very difficult wax to work with!). 

Does my candle behave/look different because its beeswax? 

Yes. Beeswax has its natural, warm yellow colour. We don’t bleach our beeswax, so you might see a difference in colour between a group of candles if you compared them, but nothing too drastic. It is a very hard wax in comparison to others, so burning it for a full 2 hours on its first burn is best to avoid tunneling. 

How do I care for my candle correctly? 

We include a little care card with each candle, but the following are best practices. Do not leave your candle unattended whilst burning. Trim the wick to a quarter of an inch before every burn. The first burn should be around 2 hours, and each burn should not be longer than 4 hours. 

Does the unscented candle have a scent?

Well, it does. Beeswax has its own, natural and gentle scent. The benefit of this candle is for those with allergies or particularly sensitive in a sensory manner, the candle is of great appeal to them. Beeswax is known to clean the air as it burns, forcing dust and other particles to fall to surface level.