Beeswax are natural air purifier that filters the air we breathe in and helps in healthier living. They are inexpensive and easy to make, and is a natural remedy to improve breathing especially for individuals with asthma, sinus, allergies and respiratory issues.
Beeswax candles also come in handy when fighting haze for quality air. When the candle burns, it releases abundance of negative ions into the air which neutralize the pollutants (such as dust, odors, and mold) in the atmosphere held on by the positive ions.
Being closest to natural sunlight, beeswax candlelight is gentle to the eyes. It reduces straining and relaxes the mind, preventing headaches and muscle tension.
How to make simple beeswax candles:
Ingredients:
• Water
• Medium saucepan
• 4-cup measuring glass
• Beeswax
• Essential Oils (optional)
• Small glass jars or candle molds, clean and dry
• Cotton candle wicks
• Skewers or chopsticks
Instructions:
- Add water into your saucepan until it is 2 inches high, turn on the stove over medium heat.
- Add beeswax pellets into the 4-cup measuring glass.
- Place measuring glass in the heated saucepan until the beeswax has completely melted.
- When the beeswax pellets have fully melted into liquid, carefully remove it from the saucepan.
- Add few drops of essential oil (scent of your preference).
- Next, pour the liquid beeswax into your small glass jars, making sure to leave at least ½” head-space.
- Place a wick in the middle of each glass jar (chopsticks or wooden skewers are good tools to hold the wicks in place).
- Leave the beeswax to dry and it is ready to be used.
