Have you just returned from months of travel, or you’re sorting through old home goods on a cleaning spree? You may have a few boxes you have forgotten about labeled STORAGE. And that's a common occurrence. Of course what's also common is you unearth a few items you may have forgotten about including CANDLES that you brought in a store or a vendor event some time ago. And perhaps you ask yourself is it still good to use?
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls I can assure you there's is no need to panic. Almost every candle you find, even if it is a few years old, can still be enjoyed safely when used in accordance with the original burning instructions. And if you’re worried that the amazing fragrance that compelled you to buy it in the first place may be lost forever –surprise! You will discover that it’s not. While older candles may not smell like it once did on the outside – gently scratch the surface or simply light it, and you’ll find that the fragrance oils still exist, at near their original intensity, on the inside of the candle! That's the beauty of candles! Even if you've never used them in a year or so, you nigh them up and it maintains their scent and ambiance!
Most old candles will still be safe to burn, but they won’t offer the luxurious experience promised when you first purchased them. Candles hidden away for more than 2 years may not greet you with a gentle waft of fragrance and probably won’t emit as gorgeous of a glow. So it's not recommended to wait that long because of their shelf life which will be explained towards the end of the blog!
Fortunately, knowing the anatomy of your candle can help you determine whether yours has expired for good. This blog will illuminate how long candles. This will allow you to keep your gift boxed candle in a candle tin glass jar candle in incandescent condition.
How Long Do Candles Last?
Most candles will continue to burn at their finest within 1 to 2 years after you purchase them.
That said, the lifespan of each candle and how long you should burn a candle largely depends on the kind of candle we’re talking about. Candles made with natural soy or coconut wax blends, for instance, tend to have a slightly shorter shelf life than their ‘paraffin’ counterparts. However of course keep in mind if you're looking for an environmentally friendly candle, soy or coconut is the way to go.
Some of the more common natural candle waxes are:
Beeswax – Pure, 100% beeswax candles can last several years in storage. However, you may notice they’ve “bloomed” once you take them out, appearing frosty white on the outside. Blooming can mar the appearance of a beeswax candle, but it does not necessarily indicate expiration. Beeswax candles will still have its same incandescent and powerful scent once lit.
Soy – Soy is a natural and often organic material. Just as the soy or other natural products in your pantry can expire, so can soy candles. These will typically last between 1 to 2 years unburned. And as far as eco friendly, they're the best option.
Coconut – Like soy wax candles, coconut wax is also a natural (and often organic) material. A coconut candle at its best will burn 1 to 2 years after you’ve purchased it.
So, how long does a candle last when it’s not made with natural and/or organic wax blends?
Parrafin wax candles in most cases can last forever when stored in the right conditions. Parrafin is a candle that uses low grade petroleum wax that is often found in candles with a lower price point. However if you're looking for eco friendly options, this isn't the candle for you. But if you're looking for a long lasting candle, parrafin is your go to wax.
Thank you for reading and check out our next blog post on using expired candles!
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