If you have not bought many scented candles before you might need some information on them. There are so many styles of them and several waxes they can be made from that it can be a bit confusing. So we will provide you with a buying guide for these candles. That way you will know exactly what you are getting for your money.

First, let talk about the various waxes scented candles are made of. Soy wax, paraffin, and beeswax are three commonly used waxes that scented candles are made of.

Paraffin candles are the least expensive, but soy and beeswax candles are higher quality. Paraffin can be more polluting, because it gives off more carbon than the other types do. It also burns faster than the other two, which means these candles don’t last as long.

Beeswax has been used for candles for a long time, and is much higher quality than paraffin. It’s also got a nice, pleasant natural scent; you can also find it scented. Beeswax candles can last up to five times longer than paraffin candles do.

Soy wax is derived from soy beans. It is a clean burning wax. You get more burn time for your money because it is slow burning and can last for a very long time. They are becoming quite a popular choice for many today. Soy wax and beeswax are both renewable resources while paraffin wax is non-renewable.

You can also get candles in various shapes and sizes. There are jar candles, pillar candles and other fun shapes. A jar candle is exactly what it sounds like. It simply is wax and wick placed in a jar. The jar being used is made out of a heat resistant glass. These are especially nice for the bedrooms and bathrooms. The pillar candles look like building pillars hence their name. You can get these in short, medium and tall lengths. You can also get extra large short fat ones with 3 wicks in them.

These scented candles come in all sorts of colors from red to green to orange to pretty much any color there is. You can get colors and scents for all the seasons of the year from floral scents for the spring to pine or bayberry scents for Christmas. They help decorate your house for the seasons along with your other decor. They can be a wonderful centerpiece for your dining table with some added taper candles for light.

We’ve shown you just a little bit of information on how you can buy scented candles for your own use. It can be very soothing after a long day to light a candle, and it’s also perfect way to light a romantic mood or any situation where you just want a little bit of soft light. Scented candles have pleasant aromas that can make your mood pleasant and fill your home with exquisite smells. Buy a scented candle — or more than one — and see how using them can give you light, and joy.

This article was written by Romina Evans, she writes for an online decorating publication. She has been crafting candles as a hobby for 23 years. She is capable of making different sorts of candles made from paraffin, beeswax, soy etc. Among her favorites are woodwick candles and glow candles because they are able to create a soothing atmosphere once lit. Read more about candles, visit our site!

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