Beeswax vs paraffin: why we chose natural

You cannot see the difference between a beeswax candle and a paraffin candle with the naked eye, but you can certainly smell it. Here is why, at PHLAME, we swear by beeswax alone.

Paraffin: a petroleum by-product

Paraffin is produced by refining petroleum. Cheap and ubiquitous, it is used in most mass-produced candles. But as it burns, it releases unwanted compounds (acrolein, benzene, toluene) that build up in the air of your home.

Beeswax: a considered choice

Our candles are poured from white beeswax, a 100% natural and renewable material. In practice, this means:

• A cleaner burn: no toxic emissions and no black soot.
• A longer life: beeswax burns far more slowly than paraffin.
• Healthier air: as it burns, beeswax naturally helps to purify the air around it.
• Faithful fragrance: it absorbs and releases the fragrances from Grasse that we use with real precision.

Our PHLAME craftsmanship

We spent a long time perfecting our candles. The white beeswax we select ensures an even melt pool, a steady burn and an optimal scent throw. It is the result of artisan know-how developed in our Cholet workshop.

A carefully chosen wick, too

Our wicks are made from European beech wood, lead-free and chemically untreated. They give a soft, steady flame with a gentle crackle, the signature of a wooden wick.

And what about the price?

Quality beeswax costs far more than industrial paraffin. But we believe it is a fair price for a candle that burns longer, more safely and with greater pleasure.

Our commitment

Every PHLAME candle means:

• 100% natural white beeswax
• Fragrances sourced in Grasse, free from phthalates
• A beech wood wick, free from chemical treatments
• A recyclable glass container
• Hand-poured in our Cholet workshop (France)

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