Candle Care & Burning Guide

How to Burn a Candle Properly

Proper candle care ensures a beautiful flame, a longer burn time, and clean fragrance diffusion. By following a few simple guidelines, you can fully enjoy the quality and atmosphere of your LuxVela candle.

Wick Care

Before each burn:

Trim the wick to 0.5–1 cm (¼–⅜ inch)
This ensures a steady flame and clean burning.

❗ If the wick is too long:

• the flame becomes too large
• smoke may appear
• the candle burns faster

First Burn

During the first use, allow the candle to burn until the wax:

👉 melts evenly to the edges of the vessel

This prevents:

• tunneling
• uneven burning

⏱ Typically: 1–3 hours

Burn Time

Ideal burning time: 2–4 hours
Do not burn longer than 4 hours

This helps to:

• preserve the fragrance
• prevent overheating

How to Extinguish a Candle Properly

Best methods:

• use a lid
• use a candle snuffer
• dip the wick into the melted wax and straighten it again

❗ Avoid blowing out the candle — it creates smoke

Types of Wax and Their Functional Differences

The quality of a candle largely depends on the type of wax used, as it directly affects burn time, fragrance diffusion, and environmental impact.

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Natural Waxes

• Soy Wax: Made from soybean oil (a renewable resource). Burns slowly and evenly, producing minimal soot. It holds and distributes fragrance exceptionally well.

• Beeswax: Sourced from beehives, it has a natural honey aroma and a warm yellow tone. Provides a strong, stable flame and burns longer than many other waxes.

• Coconut Wax: A soft, white wax that burns very cleanly. Often blended with soy wax to improve texture and performance.

• Olive Wax: An eco-friendly alternative commonly used in wax blends.

• Stearin: Derived from plant or animal fats. Often added to other waxes (such as paraffin or soy) to increase hardness and raise the melting point.