Frosting is a byproduct of a natural wax, and is caused by the growth of tiny crystals on the surfaces of the wax. All soy wax will frost over time, but luckily frosting is solely an aesthetic issue and does not affect the way your candle burns or smells. Mix melted wax less vigorously Over-agitating […]
Candle making is a popular hobby that allows individuals to create their own unique and fragrant candles. Whether you want to make candles as a creative outlet or to give as a gift, a candle making hobby store can provide you with all the supplies and materials you need to get started. YouWish is a […]
Bathbomb is a type of product that can add a touch of luxury to your bathing routine. These effervescent balls of goodness are made from a mixture of baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts and essential oils, which together create an effervescent reaction when they come in contact with water. The result is a colorful, […]
An emulsifier is a substance that helps to combine two or more immiscible (unmixable) liquids, such as oil and water. In cosmetics, emulsifiers are used to create creams, lotions, and other emulsion-based products. These products typically contain both water-based and oil-based ingredients, and emulsifiers help to mix these ingredients together and keep them stable. There […]
To make a melt and pour soap, you will need the following – a silicone mold, you can find all the soap molds here.– Choose a soap base from our melt-and-pour soaps: – A Scent: All fragrance oils can be found here. – One or more colors from our mica powders.– Optionally, you can add […]
You can create the INCI name from the Allergen documentation. The INCI consists out of the following: For example, look at the ALLERGEN of the fragrance Comfort Joy. Allergen of Comfort Joy Allergen/CAS PercentageBenzyl alcohol (CAS No 100-51-6) 0.1260Benzyl benzoate (CAS No 120-51-4) 4.5007Citral (CAS No 5392-40-5) 0.0636Coumarin (CAS No 91-64-5) 3.5600Eugenol (CAS No 97-53-0) 11.0000Linalool […]
Soy wax is a natural product, and may vary slightly from batch to batch. Sometimes you will get oily flakes that clump together and sometimes they will be very dry and crisp. When the wax is clumpy or oily it is usually due to the outside temperature or higher oil content in the wax. This […]
During the manufacturing process, the soybean oil is being constantly stirred which allows air into the oil. As the wax undergoes flaking, condensation from that process may soak into the flakes in small amounts. When you melt your soy wax, it will typically become clear as all the flakes melt, but on occasion you may […]
Whether you add color to your candles or leave them dye-free, they will be affected by natural and/or artificial light at some point. Like the way sunlight will turn white fabrics yellow or cause bright colors to fade, dye-free candles will start to yellow and dyed wax will eventually fade. Fragrances with a high vanillin […]
