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Repurpose Your Candle Vessels: Chic And Unique Ideas  So you want to be eco-friendly and repurpose your candle vessels? Well, you're in the right place! Upcycling old glass when your candle is finished is a great way to get creative and choose what's better for the environment. Let's get into it!  First things first - we need to get the leftover wax and the wick out of the glass. There are two ways to do this; hot water or the freezer method.  How to remove wax with hot water.  First you'll want to get a pot of water boiling, make sure it's enough to fill the glass almost completely full. Once your water is boiling, you can pour it into...

Our new Rose of Sharon Lotion Candle is a delightful true rose scent. This candle smells like you've stuck your nose right into a fresh bouquet of roses! Unlike other rose scents - this one is made with natural, plant-based essential oils of tuberose, orange, and sandalwood. The sweet, balsamic softness from sandalwood compliments the richer, more intriguing notes of the tuberose perfectly. With sandalwood softening the rose, we've also added orange for a little twist on the base notes. The orange gives it just the right amount of energy to make the candle upbeat and exciting!  This candle definitely has the power to bring Spring spirit into your home. And with Easter right around the corner, we know there's...

So why does the type of fragrance used in any candle matter? Well, in truth, people can be very sensitive or even develop an allergy to synthetic fragrance. Typical fragrance oils are usually made in a laboratory with unnatural ingredients that are known toxic chemicals such as aldehydes, benzene derivatives, toluene, and more…. I can't even pronounce those! Can you? My rule is if I can't read the ingredients, then I probably shouldn't be bringing it into my home. These harmful chemicals have shown to be endocrine and hormone disruptors. They've also been known to cause respiratory issues, headaches, contact dermatitis, and in very unfortunate situations, cancer.  If this is a concern for you as it is for me -...

Hey there, Candle Enthusiasts! As the leaves begin to change and the autumn breeze fills the air, we at Creative Energy Candles are excited to present to you our latest creation: Autumn Lotion Candles! These unique candles are more than just a delightful aromatic experience - they are a luxurious treat for your senses and your skin. Picture this: the warm, inviting scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove infuse the air as the soft glow of a flickering candle fills the room. Now, imagine being able to dip your fingers into the melted wax and apply it as a velvety lotion, wrapping yourself in the comforting fragrance of fall. Our Autumn Lotion Candles are crafted with the finest ingredients, ensuring...

Kara Sherritt founded Creative Candles with one vision – to create a candle that is of such high quality in its ingredients, that it should also be used as skincare. An unusual approach, that has quickly become a globally recognized product. We spoke to Kara to hear everything about the idea that is now found in households all around the world.   The sensation of candle wax on the skin is obviously not an entirely new idea, the warm wax can give a special experience to our senses. However, the wax actually being beneficial for your skin – to a degree that it becomes a high quality skin care product – was completely unheard of when Kara Sherrit launched Creative Energy candles....