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Essential Oil Tips

Burning Incenses

  • ​Essential oils are highly concentrated plant oils & resins which are often toxic if ingested & apply undiluted to the skin.
  • Under no circumstances should any essential oil be taken internally or applied directly to the skin neat (undiluted in a carrier oil).
  • Do not expose skin or any body part to undiluted essential oils as they can cause severe irritation.
  • Some essential oils are phototoxic (cause adverse reactions when exposed to sunlight) i.e. bergamot, lemon, orange & most other citrus oils.
  • Always keep essential oils out of the reach of children & animals!
  • We do not recommend that any of our essential or massage oils be used on any fabric as they may cause staining & damage.
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  • ​Always use a fire proof flat dish, plate or censor when burning loose incense & coal tablets.
  • Light coal tablets using tongs when on a heat proof surface, never use bare fingers or hands to light!
  • Remember that loose incense may not be as highly perfumed as the commercially available rolled incenses or cones!
  • Plant materials will smell very different when burnt, some are unpleasant!
  • Do not overload the coal tablet use only enough to sit within the centre!
  • If asthma or severe allergies are a problem do not use incenses or any material that will produce a smoke!
  • Do not allow children or pets near loose incense & coal tablets lit or unlit.
  • Many loose incenses use common herbs & plants however they also use resins, essential oils & other plant materials that may be harmful if ingested!
  • Always keep loose incenses & coal tablets out of the reach of children & pets at all times!​

Candle Safety

Container Candles

  • ​ALL candles will produce smoke & soot if left in drafts, near open doors or open windows regardless of the wax used to make it.
  • Never leave a burning candle unattended!
  • Keep burning candles away from children & pets.
  • Do not place near flammable objects such as curtains, etc.
  • When anointing candles do NOT over use the oils as they can be flammable.  Small amounts on the outside are all that is needed
  • Place candles on protected, heat resistant, level surfaces.
  • Keep candle free from wick trimmings, matches, or other foreign matter that could be a fire hazard.
  • Avoid burning in drafts.
  • Avoid walking with lit candles.
  • Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch at all times to avoid carbon build up, smoking, soot in the air, on walls & on furniture.
  • Allow Candle to cool before trimming wick or relighting.
  • Burn Candles 1 hour for every diameter inch or 24min for every diameter cm i.e. 7.5cm (3") diameter candle should be burnt for 3 hours.
  • Burning candles for less than the required diameter time will cause it to burn a core down the middle that can shorten the life of the candle & cause the wick to drown.
  • Use toenail clipper to trim wicks in jars in which scissors won't fit.
  • Candles will fade if left in direct sunlight or spotlights for extended periods of time.
  • Candles wrapped in foil or plastic & refrigerated before using (particularly tapers or pillars) will burn more slowly & evenly.
  • To extinguish a candle, use a candle snuffer, or hold hand a safe distance behind the flame & blow.
  • There are of course other methods to extinguish candles however a candle snuffer is the safest & the most likely not to spread hot wax or cause injury.
  • Unused portions of pillar candles can be used as melts in oil burners just take out the remanding wick & the wick tab.​
  • Do not burn a candle in a container that is chipped or cracked as it may shatter.
  • Do not allow candle to burn to the bottom of the container, stop 1/2 inch from the base.
  • Do not allow flame to touch sides to container.
  • Containers do become very hot, handle with care.
  • Allow candle to cool before moving or replacing lid.
  • Container candles should be placed on a heat proof surface (trivet) to protect surfaces from heat & risk of fire.
  • All candles especially highly scented ones, will produce some smoke & soot (regardless of the wax type) even if it is not visible to the human eye.
  • Keep wick trimmed & avoid drafts, open doors & open windows, this will reduces smoking & soot.​

Wax Clean Up Tip

  • Take precautions to prevent melted wax from getting on clothes, furniture & bench tops.
  • Candle wax can be removed from garments & furniture. 
  • All wax spills are best removed after the wax has hardened.
  • Wax spilled on wool, for example, can be refrigerated then brushed out when the wax is cold & brittle.
  • Many liquid household cleaners will dissolve vegetable waxes.  Always read directions before using.
  • To remove wax from carpet, set an iron on low heat (no steam) & using an old towel or brown paper place on the spilled wax & press down with the iron. 
  • Repeat using different clean parts of the towel/paper until all wax has been removed.
  • CAUTION: some carpets are made from polymer/plastic fibres & will melt with the iron method
  • Try using a liquid carpet cleaner to remove any coloring that may have remained. Again always read directions carefully.
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*Disclaimer:  All advice within this web site is for education & entertainment purposes only, allowing individuals to make choices based on more information.  
Under no circumstances should information here be viewed or used as a substitute or replacement for professional care, assistance, intervention or advice. 
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The owners of this web site also do not in anyway guarantee outcomes.


*NOTE:  Please refer to the Practical Tips  tab when burning candles & incense.

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