Yes, you have bought a candle on a sale, burned it to your heart’s content, and now you are left with an empty candle jar. Now there is a problem: what do you do the jar after the wax burns out? It seems a shame to toss it, but hoarding a collection of empty jars […]
We have to guide you into the historic near past to explain just why we came up with the name Chernobyl Rain for our opium scented candle. Once upon a time there was a village called Pripyat, located in northern Ukraine which at the time was a part of the old Soviet Union. It was […]
There’s nothing quite therapeutic than burning some scented candle after a long day, with a glass of wine or kombucha melting your stress away in the soft burning glow of the candles. However, do you ever wonder if your favourite candles are causing you more harm than good? Here we explore why candles cause certain […]
We all know how much it pains to see black soot when you are burning a candle. The yucky substance that can get onto your walls and cabinet. Yikes! Firstly let’s understand what soot is to combat the issue. In essence, soot is a solid particle that results from incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, primarily […]
We are often blindsided by the heavenly scents when it comes to purchasing candles. However, do we pay attention to the wax that is used in making these candles? Big brands that hoard all the market space typically use paraffin wax to make their candles which though it is a cost-effective option, is not sustainable […]
We all know the soothing properties of lighting candles. It helps create a peaceful ambience, and the candle’s lovely flickering is easing to the mind. In this article, let’s explore how we can use candles to improve our daily lives. 1. Start your day with a cuppa and candle Imagine getting out of your bed […]
Gentle Glow is a passion project. It started one day when I was running out of candles and did not want to travel to buy them due to the COVID-19 situation. Hence I thought let’s attempt to make one at home. I then deep-dived into researching and started working on them. I got myself a […]