Collection: Candles

A candle gives a soft light and, sometimes, a scent. It burns with an open flame: it therefore calls for the same precautions as incense, including airing the room.

Soy wax is a plant-based choice, but safety depends above all on the wick, the scent and the way it is burned.

• First burn: let the surface melt right to the edge of the container.
• Trim the wick to about 5 mm before each lighting.
• Avoid draughts and never leave the flame unattended.
• Put it out with a snuffer, never with water.
• Stop when about a centimetre of wax is left in a glass jar.