I can’t imagine any day that I don’t get people asking my “what do you mean by wax melts?” or “how do I use the wax melts?”
While I am frequently asked this question, I am still surprised to get asked.
Why?
Since to me the wax melts UK are… well…normal…just an element of everyday life.
In fact, I’d take it one more step and suggest that they are sort of a ritual.
…They are returning back.
…They are about having a good time at home.
…They are all about relaxation.
…They aim to create an experience and scenting the house you’re happy with and take pride in.
…They are all about comfort and warmth.
For many of us, melting wax has been in use for quite a long time (and lets face it, over the last few years a significant increase in demand is due in part to the wonderful Mrs. Hinch) There are a lot of people users who haven’t tried them yet, or aren’t sure what they are , or how to utilize them or even worse… aren’t able to realize how incredible they are!
This blog post is intended for those who are new to wax melting or that family member that isn’t onto the bandwagon and wants to know what all the hype is about!
What is a wax melt?
Wax melts are , in essence, an unwicked candle. The scent of the wax melts in a warmer (electric or using tealight) which, once it has melted, emits a more powerful and consistent scent unlike candles. This is due to the fact that you are melting at a greater and more constant temperature, and you are also vaporising the fragrance.
But this is why you need to be aware.
Not all wax melts made to be the same.
If you plan to ignite anything at your home, whether it’s for candles and wax melts and wax melts, you must be aware that certain products can be dangerous to your health.
We exclusively produce soya wax melts. This implies that they are made from a natural substance which is the soya beans. A lot of other shop-bought waxes, in actual fact the majority of the melts that are sold in stores are produced using PARAFFIN wax.
If you’re not sure of the difference, here’s what you need to know:
Paraffin wax is derived from the waste products that are left in crude oil production petroleum. This is the toxic, dirty waste products and it doesn’t stop there. The products that are discarded are so filthy that they can be made even more poisonous by using BLEACH to make them white. It is not just any bleach that you normally use at home (which typically ranges from 5 to 10 percent strength) This can be 100% bleach and extremely toxic by itself.
There are a myriad of horrendous adverse effects of paraffin-based wax products, including headaches respiratory diseases, nausea digestion disorders, and other. Beware of the myth that paraffin is poisonous. It doesn’t matter if it’s disguised under the more appealing names of mineral wax, or softened under the title”food grade” or “food Grade Paraffin” it should not be breathed into.
If you plan to use wax melts , stick to natural waxes that are based on nature such as beeswax, or coconut wax products.
How do wax melts function?
The process works by releasing the scent oil contained in the wax once it melts. Simply put the chosen wax melt in the well of the wax burner and then put an electric tealight on top (again most tealights from the shops are made of toxic paraffin since they’re inexpensive – opt for soy tealights if prefer an electronic melter). Once you’ve used up all your fuel, just switch off or blow out your tealight and let the wax harden and then reuse it. When the wax begins to smell stale, just take it off and replace it with new wax.
What is it that makes people want to love wax melts so many times?
Actually, there are a number of larger questions:
Why do people like light or warmth?
What are they?
What are certain scents’ meanings to you?
The short response is: the area of your brain responsible for processing smell is located close to the region of the brain that connects to memories.
We possess a primitive (or woman) sense of judging the quality of a scent or bad, not just do we possess an ancient sense of literally sniffing our friends out with pheramones, but we also have memories that are triggered by certain scents.
What might be offensive to one person may be beautiful to someone else. Then there are a few smells that are universal.
Imagine the baby’s powder… it’s an unpleasant scent that you can’t dislike. Most often, it’s connected with safety and warmth or childhood, the freshness of bath time or the reminiscence of being a parent the baby.
If you take into consideration the above points, it’s not surprising that the basic human need for have warmth and light in order to live together with the memories of specific smells, creates a powerful determination to build a positive environment in our homes.
How do I start?
It is recommended to purchase the use of a ceramic wax burner in the beginning and some soy tealights and after that it’s up to you to perform the sniff test and then try the melts of wax.
If you’re looking for an exquisite starter kit, you can’t get anything better than our starter kit. It includes a stunning chrome-plated wax burner, two tealights made of soy and a gorgeous assortment box of 24 wax melts , 2 each of our collection of signature scents to assist you in finding your favorite scents most, before you purchase the entire pack.
Whatever you choose to do, please take your time, research, and select an organic, clean burning natural candle and tealight when you can and experiment with new scents until you find your favorite scents.
