Candle Care & Safety

At beFragrant, every candle and soy melt is hand-poured fresh using 100% pure soy wax. Following these simple care instructions will help you enjoy the best fragrance experience while maximizing the life of your candle.

Candle Care

Before Each Burn

• Trim wick(s) to ¼" before lighting.
• Keep the wax surface free of wick trimmings, matches, and debris.
• Place candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from drafts.

Your First Burn Matters

The first time you light your candle, allow the wax to melt completely across the entire surface, creating a full melt pool from edge to edge.

This is called a Memory Burn.

A proper memory burn helps:

• Prevent tunneling
• Promote an even burn
• Maximize fragrance throw
• Reduce wasted wax along the sides of the jar

Depending on candle size, this may take several hours.

During Use

• For optimal fragrance performance, allow a full melt pool approximately ¼"–½" deep.
• Burn candles for no more than 4 hours at a time.
• Keep candles away from direct sunlight, which may cause natural discoloration.
• Space multiple burning candles at least 3 inches apart.

Natural Soy Wax Characteristics

Because beFragrant uses 100% pure soy wax without added dyes or preservatives, slight variations in color and appearance are completely normal.

You may notice some discoloration after burning and cooling. This is a natural characteristic of soy wax and will not affect fragrance quality, scent throw, or performance.

Room Spray Care

• Avoid spraying directly onto wood surfaces, furniture, fabrics, or finished surfaces.
• Damage or discoloration may occur.
• Always test on an inconspicuous area first.

Candle Safety

Always

✔ Burn candles within sight.

✔ Keep candles away from children and pets.

✔ Place candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface.

✔ Burn candles in a well-ventilated room.

✔ Extinguish candles before leaving a room or going to sleep.

✔ Ensure the wick ember is completely extinguished before leaving the area.

Never

✘ Leave a burning candle unattended.

✘ Burn candles near curtains, bedding, books, paper, furniture, or other flammable materials.

✘ Move a candle while the wax is liquid.

✘ Extinguish candles with water.

✘ Use a candle as a nightlight.

✘ Burn candles during a power outage while searching for items or fueling equipment.

When to Stop Burning

For safety, discontinue use when:

• Approximately ½" of wax remains in a container candle.
• The flame burns too close to the container.
• The candle begins smoking excessively, flickering repeatedly, or producing an unusually large flame.

If this occurs:

1. Extinguish the candle.
2. Allow it to cool completely.
3. Trim the wick to ¼".
4. Check for drafts before relighting.

Extinguishing Your Candle

A candle snuffer is the preferred method for extinguishing candles because it helps prevent hot wax from splattering.

Never use water to extinguish a candle, as it may cause hot wax to splatter or the container to crack.

Thank You

Thank you for choosing beFragrant. We hope our hand-poured soy candles bring warmth, comfort, and beautiful fragrance to your home.

General candle safety recommendations adapted from guidance published by the National Candle Association.