Only 100% pure beeswax candles will bloom. If you've purchased a beeswax candle and it's never bloomed after several weeks, months, or even years, then you can assume it's not 100% beeswax. Pure beeswax will bloom in a very short amount of time at normal room temperature.
The surface of “fake” beeswax is smooth, shiny, sticky, and greasy because of the presence of paraffin. Pure beeswax would be free from excess waxiness and flakiness. It will leave a honey scent on your hand when you touch it.
Beeswax ranges in color from almost white to black, although it is typically a shade along the yellow spectrum, appearing to be bright yellow, butterscotch yellow, or light amber. These colors are due to the pollen, resin, and gum content in the originating honey.
Beeswax candles have a very subtle, natural scent, which evokes the earthy, yet sweet aroma of honey. This makes them perfect to burn on the dinner table, as they don't overpower food. If you want a heavily scented candle, with a strong scent throw, please choose a different candle.
Beeswax is a substance produced by worker bees, which is secreted by glands on the bee's abdomen. It is naturally a yellow-brownish color, but can also be purified to different shades of yellow or even white.
Beeswax varies a great deal in color. Natural beeswax can range from creamy white to bright yellow, orange, pink and even dark brown.
Beeswax varies a great deal in color. Sometimes it is light amber. Sometimes it comes out more like butterscotch pudding. Sometimes it can be a bright yellow.
To get the wax back to its pure white color, wax processors either use a natural filtration system (the kind our apiaries use) or chemicals. The natural filtration method removes all the color and almost all of the honey scent from the wax.
Does beeswax smell? Yes, it does: it's honeyed, musky, softly sweet and intimate, sometimes with hints of pollen.
White & Yellow All Natural Beeswax
Available in white or yellow. White beeswax has had the color naturally removed using sunlight and eco-friendly filtration systems. Natural bee wax for candle making, lip balms, cosmetics and more.
Because beeswax candles are all-natural, they don't produce any toxic byproducts when they burn. There are no regulations on disclosing candle ingredients, so the only way to be certain you are getting quality is to look for 100% beeswax candles. Our 100% beeswax candles are made from one simple ingredient, beeswax.
This is pure beeswax, made completely by honeybees inside of their hive. It's the real deal and as good as it gets. We sell our wax in 1-ounce cubes, 16-oz bricks, and 20-lb blocks if you are looking for bulk beeswax for sale.
Read the label. If the candle doesn't say what type of wax it is, it is most likely a paraffin candle. Most candles are made from paraffin because it is inexpensive, durable and takes scent and color well. If a candle is made from a more expensive specialty wax, that will be advertised prominently on the label.
They naturally smell like honey, so even 'unscented' beeswax candles smell nice.
Yes, beeswax candles are safe but like all candles, should not be burned unattended. Pure beeswax candles are naturally smokeless and do not contain chemicals fragrances. In fact, the subtle scents from beeswax candles are in large part due to the nectar and honey that was originally stored in the honeycomb!
However it is damaged by prolonged or excessive heat and will discolour to a murky olive – so don't leave it boiling for ages and ages. Oh and by the way, it will ignite if presented with a naked flame – so don't do that either.
Both types of beeswax have unique characteristics and can be used effectively in a variety of products. However, white beeswax is preferred for use in making products with a desired color while yellow beeswax is preferred for use in products having any type of color or yellow color.
Alternatives to Scented Candles
I've talked about how we use them to help purify indoor air, and beeswax candles give off the warm glow of candles without the toxic effects. Beeswax candles emit negative ions, which help reduce positively charged ions in the air.
Beeswax releases negative ions, which attach positive ions (the ions found in most pollutants) in the air, neutralizing them and cleaning up the air you breathe. While some soy candles contain scents that may trigger allergies or headaches, beeswax candles might help purify the air to prevent such things.
Soy wax candles are a great alternative to regular candles. They are 100% natural and vegan, significantly safer for your health because they do not emit pollution, toxins, or carcinogens and are less likely to cause allergies.
White beeswax is a pure, unbleached form of beeswax that has been pressure-filtered. However, it is still natural and organic to some extent. White beeswax also comes from the same type of beeswax as yellow beeswax. This unique ivory color in white beeswax is due to the pressure-filtration process.
Adding some coconut oil to your beeswax helps the candle burn more consistently, and avoid tunneling. But, you can also make a 100% beeswax candle by omitting it. Pour the wax and coconut oil into your candle containers and let them set for 1-2 days before using.