What does white crystalline frosting on older candles look like and should you be worried?
Do you have natural candles that have been sitting around for many months? Maybe some autumn and winter candles from last year? Don’t be surprised if they don’t look as fresh and vibrant as when you first got them.
Candle frosting is natural
Natural waxes like soy or rapeseed are very prone to so-called frosting – white patches on the candle's surface made of tiny crystalline particles. They are obvious on coloured candles but they can also make pure white candles look greyish with time.
Frosting is only aesthetic
You may have unpacked your decorative soy or rapeseed candles from last year only to be disappointed by how they look. Don’t get discouraged! Your candles can still be used safely, frosting has no negative impact on the candle’s burn qualities or safety. It is a purely aesthetic phenomenon.
Beeswax candle lovers are probably familiar with beeswax bloom, a similar visual issue specific to beeswax candles. You can read more about it here but rest assured, either frosting or bloom will not affect the burn of your candle.
Unfortunately, unlike beeswax bloom, frosting on soy or rapeseed candles cannot be simply wiped away. To get rid of it, you would have to completely scrape off the frosting patch, leaving scratches on the candle.
What to do with my frosted candles?
Enjoy them! Burn them! Do what candles are for, light them in the evening and enjoy the beautiful flicker of their flame. The frosting patches will not be visible in the dark and the candle will perform just as well as if it was new.
If you love seasonal candles for home decor but hate the frosting, just get a new fresh set to make your decorations look fresh and vibrant. You can consider getting beeswax candles instead of soy or rapeseed, and of course, container candles are also an option (though frosting can also appear on them).
Heart of Europe candles are always freshly made!
I hope this talk of frosting has not made you hesitant towards getting the candles you love. Please know, that when you get our seasonal candles during the active season, you will be getting beautifully looking candles, freshly made to order. You deserve only the best!
Discounted candles from previous collections
As seasons change and we move on to making candles for other occasions and parts of the year, you will find the last pieces from previous collections in the Discounted candles section of the shop. This section gives a great opportunity both to your loyal and new customers to try out what we have to offer! You can get a selection of our candles at an unbeatable price to see and try our candles for yourself. Don’t hesitate and snatch them up!
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Enjoy your candles and until next time!
Emma
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