Candle Care

How to care for your Gorgeous Candle

We want you to enjoy every moment of your candle’s glow. To get the most from your hand-poured soy candle, follow these simple care tips:

Before your first burn

You’ll find a candle safety label on the base of your Gorgeous Candle or its packaging - please take a moment to read it before lighting.
Trim the wick to around 6mm before every burn. A trimmed wick helps your candle burn evenly, prevents soot, and extends its overall life.
Allow the wax to melt right to the edges of the vessel on the first burn. This helps create an even “memory burn” and avoids tunnelling.

While burning

Keep your candle burning for no longer than 3 hours at a time.
Stop burning when about 1cm of wax remains at the bottom of the jar.
Always place your candle on a heat-resistant, stable surface - away from draughts, curtains, or anything that might catch fire.
Never leave a lit candle unattended and keep it well out of reach of children and pets.
To extinguish, use a snuffer or gently blow out the flame. Avoid splashing wax.

After burning

Let your candle cool completely before moving or relighting.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to protect the fragrance and wax colour.

Reusing Your Candle Jar

Our candle jars are too beautiful to waste - so once your candle has finished, simply wash the jar in warm, soapy water to remove any remaining wax. Here are a few creative ways to give it a new life:

Bathroom Storage: Perfect for holding cotton balls, makeup pads, bath salts, toothbrushes, or your favourite brushes and accessories.
Desk Organiser: Keep pens, pencils, paintbrushes, or paper clips neat and tidy in style.
Home Décor: Use as a mini vase for fresh flowers, fill with fairy lights, or create your own tealight lantern.
Gifting Ideas: Refill the jar with homemade treats, bath bombs, or a small selection of pampering goodies.