Sometimes, customers have asked, “Is there something wrong with your beeswax candles?” and then continued with, “Well, some of your candles seem to have a whitish film on the outside!”
Well, that’s a keen observation! Rest assured, this is actually a good thing. What you see is something called bloom, and let’s have some fun talking about that!
Bloom is a natural result of the tannins found in pure beeswax that make their way to the candles’ surface. This visual appearance is only possible if the candle is actually “100% pure beeswax”. Bloom is further accelerated by fluctuating temperatures, especially cooler temps.
Those who actively seek pure beeswax candles are rewarded for their efforts when they come across a “Bloom’n candle”. For those who prefer a pure beeswax candle but would rather enjoy the appearance of a “golden yellow shiny sheen”, don’t worry. Lightly running a hair dryer on a low setting up and down the candle will remove the bloom and give you that golden yellow shiny sheen. You can even lightly rub your candle with a woman’s nylon or soft cloth to achieve the same results.
Serious naturalists will use the palms of their hands or fingertips to remove the bloom (which is packed with natural oils) and apply it under their eyes or temples.
A little something to remember: If your 100% pure beeswax candle does not “Bloom”, that means it is not 100% pure beeswax and is most probably blended with paraffin or soy. Yuck!
So, the next time you’re on the hunt for a 100% pure beeswax candle, embrace your find with Mother Nature’s seal of authenticity.
Until then,
Bee kind to each other 🙂
