Sustainability Benefits of Coconut and Rapeseed Wax

Candles have well and truly evolved over the years, with more people seeking greener alternatives to traditional paraffin and mineral wax. Among the shortlist of natural waxes now available, there's one we can't get enough of in our candles and that's coconut and rapeseed wax.  

Here's why we love it so much - 

1. It's super clean and non-toxic - coconut and rapeseed wax offers an exceptionally clean burn - when paired with the right fragrance or essential oils, the wax burns soot free. You don't need to worry about unsightly soot stains on the inside of your candle container or harmful toxins being released into your home.
2. Reduced deforestation - unlike some other natural waxes, coconut crops are cultivated in a controllable manner, often harvested by hand. 
3. Sustainability - obtained via a natural process, coconut wax is produced by pressing the oil out of the white flesh lining from the inside of a coconut. Rapeseed wax comes directly from the oil of rapeseed plants. The wax is 100% biodegradable. 
4. Superior scent throw - coconut and rapeseed wax holds both essential oils and fragrance oils beautifully, we've tested all of the natural waxes and found this wax produces the strongest aroma for our customers. Coconut wax is also completely odourless- you don't need to worry about the smell of coconuts!
5. GMO free - nothing is added. Not even pesticides.
6. Burn time - coconut and rapeseed candles burn approximately 30% longer than traditional mass-produced petroleum/paraffin based candles. It's the gift that keeps giving.

So there you have it, a nice healthy alternative to paraffin wax. Perfect for the eco-conscious and much better for the planet.