Beeswax Facts
Why do Beeswax Candles cost more?
You won’t find a lot (or any) pure beeswax candles on the shelf at the local discount store and there is a good reason for that. They cost more and are less common than those made from other waxes. Only honey bees make this natural wax and there is a limited supply available.
Why are Beeswax Candles better?
Beeswax candles burn clean and purify the air at the same time! In addition to supporting sustainable beekeeping, the consumption of beeswax candles is also good for the air we breathe. Unlike paraffin candles, which are made with a petroleum based wax, beeswax candles have a completely clean non-toxic burn and produce negative ions when burning.
What are Negative Ions?
These charged molecules are created when air molecules break apart because of sunlight, radiation, or the movement of air and water. The number of negative ions in an environment can vary greatly depending on the environment. For example, Yosemite Falls has appro- ximately 100,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter as opposed to anywhere from a hundred to none in the average office or home.
Negative Ions are Positive in a variety of ways. Negative Ions relieve stress, boost energy and alertness levels, reduce the amount of dust mites and dander in the air, and help protect against airborne germs by attaching to positively charged ions that are holding other contaminants airborne.
It is unknown exactly why Negative Ions affect the body in such a positive manner but it is believed that they actually cause a biochemical reaction that increases serotonin levels and the flow of oxygen to the brain. They are also shown to stimulate the pituitary gland, which regulates the endocrine glands including the adrenal and thyroid gland.
You won’t find a lot (or any) pure beeswax candles on the shelf at the local discount store and there is a good reason for that. They cost more and are less common than those made from other waxes. Only honey bees make this natural wax and there is a limited supply available.
Why are Beeswax Candles better?
Beeswax candles burn clean and purify the air at the same time! In addition to supporting sustainable beekeeping, the consumption of beeswax candles is also good for the air we breathe. Unlike paraffin candles, which are made with a petroleum based wax, beeswax candles have a completely clean non-toxic burn and produce negative ions when burning.
What are Negative Ions?
These charged molecules are created when air molecules break apart because of sunlight, radiation, or the movement of air and water. The number of negative ions in an environment can vary greatly depending on the environment. For example, Yosemite Falls has appro- ximately 100,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter as opposed to anywhere from a hundred to none in the average office or home.
Negative Ions are Positive in a variety of ways. Negative Ions relieve stress, boost energy and alertness levels, reduce the amount of dust mites and dander in the air, and help protect against airborne germs by attaching to positively charged ions that are holding other contaminants airborne.
It is unknown exactly why Negative Ions affect the body in such a positive manner but it is believed that they actually cause a biochemical reaction that increases serotonin levels and the flow of oxygen to the brain. They are also shown to stimulate the pituitary gland, which regulates the endocrine glands including the adrenal and thyroid gland.