Beeswax has been used in candle making for centuries, in fact a spooky discovery was made in a cemetery in Germany where beeswax candles were found that dated back to the 6th century. Not only were these candles discovered, but they were still useable! Beeswax has not just been used in candles, but has held an air of authority, often used in royal stamps for document seals, found in the tombs of Egypt and aboard old Viking ships, showing humans have always known the value and prestige of beeswax.

One of the properties that makes beeswax so alluring is that it never spoils, and can be melted and reused. It is non-toxic and is said to burn brighter, cleaner and for longer. As beeswax burns it releases negative ions, which attaches itself to pollens, dust, odours and other particles in the air, making these pollutants heavier than air and weighing them down to the ground. As such, beeswax acts as an air purifier.

Burning a beeswax candle and then vacuuming the floor can help to clean the air around you. This is especially useful for people with allergies and asthma, or anyone who desires cleaner air quality in their house or workplace.