Blogs
Scent zoning your home: how to use fragrance to change the way every room feels
Scent zoning is the art of giving each room or space in your home its own fragrance, chosen to match how you use the space and how you want to feel in it. This room by room guide shows you exactly how to do it, from energising your kitchen to calming your bedroom, with clean non-toxic candles and wax melts from The Scented Essence Candle Co.
Are candles bad for you? A candle maker's honest answer!
Do scented candles give you headaches, make you feel unwell or trigger your asthma? As a candle maker with allergic asthma and chemical sensitivities who became unwell from conventional candle ingredients, I have a very personal and research-backed perspective on this question.
Are Candles Bad for Indoor Air Quality? What You Should Know
Wondering if candles affect indoor air quality? Learn what really happens when candles burn, why ingredients matter, and how choosing well-formulated candles can help create a cleaner, more mindful candle experience.
Why ‘Non-Toxic’ Isn’t Just a Buzzword to Me - A Candle Maker’s Personal Journey
What happens when candle making affects your health? When you're faced with the very real possibility that you might have to give up on your dream?
This is the personal story behind my journey with chemical sensitivity, allergic asthma, and the serious health challenges that came with it. I spent months researching how to make candles without the ingredients that were making me unwell. “Non-toxic” isn’t just a trend for me. It’s the result of lived experience, deep research, and a commitment to creating candles in the safest, cleanest way I can.
What to look out for in non toxic candles! A cleaner candle buying guide
A Simple Guide to Choosing Non-Toxic Candles. Not all candles are created equal. This guide covers what to avoid in conventional candles, what to look for in non toxic options, and why a cleaner ingredient profile can make a difference for your home and the air you breathe.