Ahhh, the joy of taking a moment to relax and breathe, this new fragrance that you have just bought until you find that you inhale synthetic fragrances, carcinogenic and some name benzophenon-12. Wax melting can make a house inviting and smells such as latte, watermelon and cheesecake promise, but many are full of toxins.

Here you can find out how you can melt your own DIY wax for a cozy house scent without the harmful chemicals!

What are wax melting?

You may have seen them in the candlelight in your local Big Box Store. Or sold at craft fairs and flea markets. People in the USA and all over the world are obsessed with them. In 2023, the global market size for wax melting was rated with over 3.4 billion (yes, with AB). And that is expected to increase by at least 6% every year.

Wax melting resemble a candle except that they have no wick. The idea is that you are safer than an open flame. They simply put a few melt on their melting warmers and their favorite scents create the perfect ambience. If you are full of unhealthy ingredients, then you are probably not much safer!

Ingredients for dying

Wax melts are available in many different colors and scents. While smells such as sea salt, passion fruit, goat leaf and fruity cranberry naturally work, they are anything but. This cannot be mentioned that most of the wax meltwell and tarts are usually made from paraffin or soy wax.

Most companies do not open their list of wax melting ingredients. The ones I could find were definitely something that I didn’t want to float in the air of my house! Here is what you find in the Febreze brand, one of the few who disclose a full list of ingredients:

Wax mixture, fragrance, synthetic wax, benzophenon-12, octrizole, pentaerythrityl tetra-t-t-t-butylhydrocinnamate, phenol, 2,4-bis 1,1-dimethyllethoy)-, 1,1,.1 ”phosphite, dye, color , Dyes, dyes, dyes, dyes

If you are looking for a healthy alternative, it is easy to make your own!

DIY wax melts

Instead of a laundry list of synthetic chemicals, these wax melts use some simple ingredients. The base provides beeswax and has a light honey scent. Coconut oil has a higher combustion temperature than many oils and a lower melting point than beeswax. Together, the two create a melt that melts like soy wax without the disadvantages.

I also added essential oils for a subtle, inviting fragrance. These are not as strong as synthetic fragrance oils, but they won’t provide you with a headache and neurological problems! Fragrance oils come in almost every fragrance that is known to humans, from fireside to vanilla bean to cider snicker doodle. While the options with essential oils are a little more limited, the compromise is worth it!

Buy it: Already know that you don’t want to do it? My favorite candlestick sells beeswax melts from pure essential oils that you can get here. You can also get them here at Amazon.

Natural scent wax melts

There are now so many different essential oil options. You can use a single oil like pure lavender or mix them to create your own mix. One of my preferred essential oil transactions, plant therapy, has a lot of deliciously smelling of prefabricated mixtures. Essential oils also offer antimicrobial properties to clean the air. Many like citrus oils also influence the limbic system to support a positive mood.

Here are some ideas for use in your wax melting:

• Balm for – helps with cough and supports the breathing system. Helps clean the air and smells of a Christmas tree.
• sandalwood – has an earthy, warm fragrance that helps to relax and calm the tension. I love using it in this sandalwood tanning oil. It is more expensive, but it still works well if it is mixed with cheaper oils such as lavender, sweet orange or patchouli.
• Citrus oil – Grapefruit, sweet orange, lemon and lime are favorite scents. These “top notes” do not linger in the air so long and can work better if they are mixed with base notes. Examples are Cedarwood, frankincense and more vetive.
• eucalyptus – helps with the support of healthy breathing and lung function. Mix well to a variety of oils, including peppermint, lavender or geranium.
• Pumpkin spice -Make your own autumn mix with cinnamon, clove and cardamom oil oil. These oils have antimicrobial properties that are perfect for autumn colds and flu.

A note on security

When essential oils are used in wax melting or candles, they offer a subtle fragrance that does not fill a large space. It is still a good idea to keep an eye on security when you burn them for children or pets. Research your research and only use oils that are child -friendly and/or pet when you burn them in these groups.

These kidsafe mixtures from plant therapy help to do the assumption. And you can read which essential oils for pets are safe here.

While wax melting does not have an open candle flame, it is still best to keep your melting warmer from pets and little ones away to struggle or burn yourself.

Colored melts

Beeswax has a yellow, honey -colored shade that I love in candles. However, if you want a different color, there are some natural colors. One is indigo for a deep, blue color. I haven’t tried it personally, so I’m not sure if it stains a wax warm bowl.

Another option is alkanet root. When it is infused in oil, alkanet gives a rich, ruby ​​-red color. It is often used in natural tinted lip bales.

Where can you get a wax warmer

Wax warmer burns at around 150 to 200 degrees. You can also use a double boiler on the stove with your wax melting. The disadvantage, however, is that the fragrance has relegated to your kitchen area.

There are many different wax warmers, but the electrical (not the tealight) work better. Many wax warmers are ceramics that probably have lead in the glaze. There are some glass options that do not have this problem. You can also absorb a glass bowl on your wax warmer.

If you like this tutorial, read your own beeswax candles here.

What fragrances are your favorite for candles and wax melt? Leave a comment and let us know!