What Makes Pure Beeswax Candles Different?
Pure Beeswax Is a Different Kind of Candle Wax
Pure beeswax is a dense candle wax. It can have a mild natural aroma and develop a white surface coating called wax bloom.
Those characteristics help distinguish pure beeswax from other waxes and wax blends. Burn time also depends on the wick, candle shape and burning conditions.
LOONMOON candles use pure beeswax and cotton wicks, without added dyes or paraffin. Small surface marks and slight colour differences are normal.
Not All Beeswax Candles Are the Same
Some candles use wax blends. These can combine beeswax with other waxes, such as soy or paraffin. Added fragrance oils and dyes are separate ingredients. For pure beeswax candles, check the stated wax composition.
Wax composition, wick size and candle shape all affect how a candle burns.
Colour and surface texture can also vary between beeswax batches.
Why Pure Beeswax Develops White Bloom
Pure beeswax can naturally develop a soft white coating known as wax bloom. It is a normal surface change, not a sign that the candle is damaged or moldy.
You can leave bloom as it is. If you prefer a glossier finish, gently buff the candle with a clean cloth.
What Affects Beeswax Candle Burn Time
Beeswax is a dense wax, but density alone does not determine burn time. Wick size, candle shape, airflow and how the candle is used also matter.
In LOONMOON testing, our hand-poured beeswax votives burned for more than 11 hours during uninterrupted testing.
That result applies to the votives tested. It is not a burn-time claim for every candle style.
The Natural Aroma of Beeswax
Unscented pure beeswax candles can have a mild beeswax or honey-like aroma. The strength can vary between batches.
Our candles have no added fragrance or dyes. Any aroma comes from the beeswax itself.
Handmade Variation Is Normal
Handmade beeswax candles may have small surface marks, slight colour differences, tiny air pockets or variations in texture.
Temperature, storage conditions and the characteristics of each wax batch can affect the surface appearance.
Beeswax Candle Questions
Do pure beeswax candles develop white bloom?
Yes. A soft white coating called wax bloom can develop over time. It is a normal surface change in beeswax.
Do beeswax candles smell like honey?
Pure beeswax can have a mild beeswax or honey-like aroma. The strength can vary between batches.
Why do beeswax candle burn times vary?
Burn time depends on candle size and shape, wick size, airflow and how the candle is burned.
Are LOONMOON beeswax candles scented?
The pure beeswax candles covered here have no added fragrance. Any aroma comes from the beeswax itself.
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