Now that you're aware of the potential dangers of paraffin wax, let’s move on to how to choose a non-toxic candle. Here, we will guide you through some of the most common alternative materials that are used for both the wax and wick components.
Having gone through which ingredients to keep an eye out for, it’s time to check out our favourite products. From travel-sized tins to triple wick jars, we’ve got candles to suit all tastes and budgets!
Box of 48
£15.51
Candle material | Palm wax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 2.5 x 2.5 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 4 hours |
Scent | Unscented |
Pack of 2
£25.99
Candle material | Beeswax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 12.5 x 5 cm |
Burn time (hours) | – |
Scent | Honey |
£16.95
Candle material | Vegetable wax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 7.8 x 5.2 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 18 |
Scent | Chamomile, neroli, mandarin |
£30.89
Candle material | Soy wax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 8.5 x 10 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 50 |
Scent | Lavender and bergamot |
£20.00
Candle material | Beeswax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 12.6 x 9 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 35 |
Scent | Peppermint and grapefruit |
£20.00
Candle material | Beeswax, coconut oil, rapeseed oil |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | – |
Burn time (hours) | 40 |
Scent | Geranium and neroli |
£15.99
Candle material | Soy wax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 9.2 x 13 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 60 |
Scent | Jasmine |
£17.45
Candle material | Soy wax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 9.5 x 10.2 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 60 |
Scent | Thyme and olive leaf |
£39.00
Candle material | Rapeseed wax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 7.9 x 9.9 cm |
Burn time (hours) | Advised to only buy for 3 hours at a time |
Scent | Cut grass and fallen leaves, cucumber and wild violets |
£32.00
Candle material | Vegetable wax |
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Wick material | Cotton |
Measurements | 8.2 x 7.4 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 35 |
Scent | Neroli, mimosa, lemon |
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Name | London Scented Candle – Happiness | Scented Candle - RO | Eco Green Glass Candle – Thyme and Olive Leaf | Scented Candle Gift – Jasmine Blossom | Scented Candle Tin – Village Seashore | Beeswax Triple Wick Candle – Focus | Aromatherapy Candle – Dream | Travel Size Aromatherapy Candle – Stress Less | Marble Pillar Beeswax Candle | Natural Candle Tea Lights |
Features | Organic Sunshine That’s Guaranteed to Make You Smile! | A Gentle Fragrance That'll bring the Cosiness of Autumn to Your home | Eco-Friendly and Invigorating, Perfect for Those With a Green Lifestyle | Luxurious Eco-Friendly Style for a Low Price | Fresh and Clean, This Candle Will Bring the Seaside to You | Mint and Citrus Scents Combine to Boost Your Brain | The Perfect Aid for Beauty Sleep | Pocket-Sized With a Stress-Busting Scent | Delicately Scented With a Unique Texture | An Ethical and Affordable Multipack |
Price | £32.00 | £39.00 | £17.45 | £15.99 | £20.00 | £20.00 | £30.89 | £16.95 | £25.99 | £15.51 |
Candle material | Vegetable wax | Rapeseed wax | Soy wax | Soy wax | Beeswax, coconut oil, rapeseed oil | Beeswax | Soy wax | Vegetable wax | Beeswax | Palm wax |
Wick material | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton | Cotton |
Measurements | 8.2 x 7.4 cm | 7.9 x 9.9 cm | 9.5 x 10.2 cm | 9.2 x 13 cm | – | 12.6 x 9 cm | 8.5 x 10 cm | 7.8 x 5.2 cm | 12.5 x 5 cm | 2.5 x 2.5 cm |
Burn time (hours) | 35 | Advised to only buy for 3 hours at a time | 60 | 60 | 40 | 35 | 50 | 18 | – | 4 hours |
Scent | Neroli, mimosa, lemon | Cut grass and fallen leaves, cucumber and wild violets | Thyme and olive leaf | Jasmine | Geranium and neroli | Peppermint and grapefruit | Lavender and bergamot | Chamomile, neroli, mandarin | Honey | Unscented |
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While traditional candles are perfect for creating that warm and cosy feeling, there are many other ways you can bring some warmth into your home without dealing with a flame and hot wax. If you want to create a calming atmosphere we've found some of the best alternative options available online, so have a look!
Author: Nicola McClements
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