The Benefits of Beeswax

Beeswax candles are naturally drip-less and smokeless, and they tend to have a longer burn time than candles made from other waxes.

Beeswax also burns clean and purifies 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.

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 approximately 100,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter as opposed to anywhere from a hundred to none in the average office or home.

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 they may help protect against airborne germs by attaching to positively charged ions that are holding other contaminants airborne.

How do negative ions work?
It is unknown exactly why negative ions affect the body in such a positive manner. Theories about how they work include:

• They cause a biochemical reaction that increases serotonin levels
• They increase the flow of oxygen to the brain
• They stimulate the pituitary gland, which regulates the endocrine glands including the adrenal and thyroid glands