Candle Care and Safety Guide
Our eco-luxury candles combine beauty and sustainability. By following our care guidelines, you ensure a more efficient burn and a safer environment. Once the candle has served its purpose, transform the container into a unique plant pot, adding greenery to your space. It's essential to burn candles responsibly. We are not liable for improper use. Please adhere to these guidelines to keep Our Inner Beauty candles a safe and vibrant part of your life.
Burn Bright: Candle Care Tips
Explore our interactive guide to discover essential steps for maximizing your candle's life and ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience. Click on each step to learn more about proper care and safety.
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Trim the Wick
Cut the wick to .2 inch or shorter, removing any burnt bits, before lighting a cool candle.
Prevent Tunneling
Ensure the wax melts all the way to the edges during each burn to avoid tunneling.
Safe Placement
Place your candle on a heat-resistant, dry surface, away from flammable items, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Supervise Burning
Never leave candles unattended; always keep them within your sight.
Avoid Drafts
Burn your candle in areas without drafts to prevent flickering and smoking.
Oxygen Supply
Avoid burning under shelves to ensure the wick receives enough oxygen for proper burning.
Limit Burn Time
Burn candles for a maximum of 3 to 4 hours at a time, and let them cool before relighting.
Address Smoking
If the candle smokes, extinguish it, trim the wick, clean the wax, and relight
Center the Wick
Keep the wick centered for an even burn.
Clear Wax Pool
Ensure the wax pool is free from wick trimmings, matches, or other debris.
Educate Family
Teach safe candle practices to all family members.
Prevent Overheating
Stop using the candle when 1/2 inch of wax remains to avoid potential fire hazards.
Explore our interactive guide to discover essential steps for maximizing your candle's life and ensuring a safe, enjoyable experience. Click on each step to learn more about proper care and safety.
Avoiding the Wretched Tunnel
The first burn of your candle is crucial: let it burn until the melted wax reaches the container’s edge, which takes about 2 to 4 hours for our 16 oz candles. This helps prevent tunneling, which can reduce burn time. It may take over three hours for the wax to fully melt on the first burn, and a thin layer of wax may remain along the edges due to the FSC wood wick. To minimize this, trim the wick to around 0.2 inch or less (up to 1/8 inch) before the first use, and remove burnt ends after each burn. If you don’t have wick trimmers, nail clippers work well.
Reuse the Aluminum Casing for 20% Off Your Next Purchase
Our aluminum casings are designed for a second life. Once your candle has finished burning, clean the casing and share your creative reuse ideas with us at connect@ourinnerbeauty.co. As a token of our gratitude for helping reduce waste, we’ll send you a discount code for 20% off your next purchase!
Cleaning Your Aluminum Casing for Reuse
Transform your candle casing into something new. Learn how to easily clean and prepare your aluminum tin for its next purpose.
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Soften Residual Wax
After the candle has burned out, fill the container with hot water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. This optional step helps soften any remaining wax and loosens the wick clip at the bottom of the container.
Remove Wick Clip
Empty the water and carefully take out the wick clip(s) from the container’s base. With the previous step, this should be easier, although you may need to gently pry it out.
Clean the Container
Once the wick clip is removed, clean the container thoroughly. Our natural wax is water-soluble; wash the interior with warm water and soap to remove any wax residue. If recycling the container, ensure it is completely clean and the label is removed.
Transform your candle casing into something new. Learn how to easily clean and prepare your aluminum tin for its next purpose.
