Candle Care

A little care for a beautiful burn

Every ROSE & HERB candle is hand-poured with care, and looking after your candle will help you enjoy a cleaner, more even burn and beautiful fragrance from the first light to the final glow.

Here are our simple candle care tips to help you get the very best from your candle.

Safety First

We want you to enjoy your ROSE & HERB candle safely. Whenever your candle is lit:

• Place it on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from draughts and anything flammable.
• Always keep a burning candle within sight and never leave it unattended.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Avoid moving or knocking your candle while it is burning or while the wax is still liquid.
• Never burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
• Stop using your candle when approximately 1cm of wax remains at the bottom of the vessel.

Take Your Time

The first burn matters

When your new ROSE & HERB candle arrives, the wick is ready for its first light.

For that first burn, give yourself enough time to allow the melted wax to reach close to the edges of the vessel. Depending on the size of your candle, this may take around 2–3 hours.

This helps your candle establish an even melt pool and reduces the chance of tunnelling — when the candle burns down through the centre leaving unused wax around the sides.

So don't rush the first burn. Light your candle, settle in and give yourself permission to slow down for a while.

Extinguish With Care

A candle snuffer is an elegant and easy way to extinguish your candle while helping to minimise smoke.

Alternatively, a wick dipper can be used to gently dip the lit wick into the melted wax before immediately lifting and repositioning it. This extinguishes the flame with very little smoke and prepares the wick for its next burn.

Whichever method you choose, allow the candle and melted wax to cool completely before moving it or replacing the lid.

Trim Your Wick

5mm makes all the difference

Before each burn, trim your wick to approximately 5mm and make sure the surface of the wax is free from wick trimmings, matches or other debris.

A properly trimmed wick helps maintain a steady flame, encourages a cleaner burn and reduces mushrooming, smoking and soot.

A wick trimmer is ideal — its specially shaped design makes it easy to reach into the vessel and catch the trimmed wick — but a pair of scissors works too.

Then simply light, relax and enjoy.

Store It Beautifully

Saving your favourite scent for later? Your candle will be perfectly happy waiting for you — provided you store it with a little care.

Candles are sensitive to heat and strong light, so keep yours in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. This helps protect the wax and fragrance and prevents discolouration, softening or melting.

Keep your candle upright and, if it has a lid, replace it once the candle has completely cooled to help keep the wax clean and dust-free.

And one summer reminder: never leave your candle in a hot car.

Light. Unwind. Enjoy.

That's it. A few simple rituals can make a real difference to how beautifully your candle burns.

Now all that's left to do is choose your favourite ROSE & HERB scent, light your candle and enjoy a little moment of calm.

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