What are Wax Melts?

When people think of fragrances in the home they generally think of candles. However, there are other ways to enjoy fragrances in addition to using a candle.

  

  

     

Put simply, wax melts, also known as wax tarts, are flameless alternatives to candles. Wax melts were originated from candle makers looking for something to do with their left over wax after pouring candles.

 

They usually come in bars that look similar to a chocolate bar or a clamshell mould and can be broken up into cubes and melted to release the fragrance inside.

It's a scented wax that you melt in a wax warming device (electric or with a tealight) that once melted releases a far stronger and consistent fragrance than a candle. This is because you are melting at a higher and more consistent temperature and you are vaporising the scent.

  

So what are the key differences between using candles and scented wax melts? Well, the main difference is the way they look and how you use them. Candles can simply be lit for two to four hours and then blown out. Wax melts on the other hand, have to be gently melted using a wax melt warmer, also known as a wax burner.

 

These come in two variations, electric or tea light burners. The main benefit to using wax melts, is that they're generally safer to use. An electric burner has no naked flame and most tea lights will burn themselves out after four hours.

  

Wax melts work by releasing the fragrance oil in the wax once the wax is melted. You simply put your chosen wax melt into the well of your wax burner and put a tealight underneath or switch it on if electric.

 

When you've had enough you simply turn off or blow out the tealight and you can allow the wax to harden and use again. Once the wax starts to lose it's scent you simply remove and replace with fresh wax.

   

Well the short answer is that the part of your brain that processes smell is very close to the area of the brain that accesses memories.

Another reason why people love wax melts is that they are very affordable.

 

A single wax melt can last for several hours. This makes them a great option for people who want to enjoy their favourite scents without spending a lot of money.

 

If you are going to use wax melts stick to natural based waxes such as soy wax, coconut wax or beeswax based products.

  

If you are going to burn anything in your home, and this goes for candles or wax melts, then you should be aware that some can be very harmful to your health.

  

Our wax melts are made with 100% all natural Soy Wax making any wax spills easy to clean with soap and water. 

 

Did you know that glass is one of the longest-lasting man-made materials? It can take up to 1 million years for glass to decompose. As many as 28 billion glass containers are discarded in our nation’s landfills each year. One way to help preserve the environment is to use less glass.

  

Wax melt warmers are extremely durable and last 4 to 6 years on average with proper care. If you opt for wax melt warmers instead of traditional candle jars, you could contribute to saving the environment

  

   

  

You can control your scent with wax melts you can manage the strength of your fragrance with wax melts because you can add more or less depending on your scent sensitivity or size of the room. 

  

In the end, wax melts are long lasting, fun, relatively inexpensive, and also provide a safe way to enjoy great scents. They are a convenient choice when you want to control the amount of scent, experiment with blending scents, and fill your home with wonderful fragrances.