IFRA What Is It? And What You Need To Know
What are the differences between Regulations (law) and Standards (Industry Standards)?
Whether you are a budding enthusiast looking to learn or an experienced candle maker wanting to level up, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the Candle Shack Blog, where you can learn the tricks of the trade and get the latest insights in the candle making world straight from the experts.
What are the differences between Regulations (law) and Standards (Industry Standards)?
Let’s dive into how you can tweak your candle-making rituals to suit those warmer months, ensuring your candles are just as fabulous as your summer vibe.
In this blog we will take a look at the general steps involved in making your first candle and some options for getting started.
Let's debunk some popular myths about essential oils and fact check common misconceptions about them.
Learn more about Candle Shack’s Training Manager Adam Goodier as he introduces himself and what he does at Candle Shack.
Discover the top trends for wedding décor in 2024 along with advice on how to incorporate the most popular wedding trends into your home fragrance products.
The fragrance pyramid divides a scent into three main sections: top, middle, and base notes, each representing different facets and layers of the fragrance. This structure helps in understanding how...
Here's a step-by-step guide to making your own wax melts, ensuring you can enjoy your favorite fragrances anytime.
At Candle Shack, we're all about giving you everything you need to succeed so read on to find out what makes us the right partner for your home fragrance supplies.
If you have made vegetable wax candles in the past, you will understand some of the challenges that come with vegetable waxes. Overcoming issues such as cracking and making sure...
Today, let's talk about the world of candle safety and those tiny but crucial candle safety labels that need to be put on your creations.
Here are some simple steps to take to create a beautifully scented diffuser in your home. Dive in and make your first diffuser with us today!
At Candle Shack, we understand the significance of the wicking process and have developed this brief guide to help you navigate the complexities.
The question we are looking at is, which diffuser reeds work best? Today, we'll unravel the mystery.
Say hello to Cheryl Maclean, co-founder and CCO of Candle Shack, as she tells you more about herself and what she does.
Co-founder, CEO and visionary Duncan Maclean introduces himself and explains what he does at Candle Shack, the leading European home fragrance supplies business.
Learn more about Candle Shack’s team as Customer Service Manager Ivett Schwarcz introduces herself and her work.
Candle Shack lifts the veil on its amazing team, starting with the head of its renowned research and development laboratory, David Barn.
Want to switch to the high-performing soy wax European Golden Wax 464 from its US version? Candle Shack's lab shares its recommendation to migrate waxes easily.
Discover the home fragrance trends for spring 2024 before everyone else! Learn what customers will shop and how to use it to make on-trend best-sellers.
Learn how to make beautiful and safe candles during the cold season!
This winter’s trends have dropped! Be the first to discover them here.
Discover what your customers will shop for this Christmas 2023 and prepare on-trend candles, diffusers and wax melts that they will love!
Be the first to know what your customers will shop for in Autumn 2023! Discover the next hot trends and make irresistible home fragrance products.
Ready to make your candles not only gorgeous but also safe to use? Check out these essential safety tests that will give you peace of mind when selling or gifting...
Building an eco brand has never been easier! In three simple steps, build a sustainable brand that you can be proud of.
Be the first to know the top decor trends for this year’s wedding season and create must-have home fragrance products!
Get ahead of the curb and explore The Summer 2023 trends! Discover what will be popular next season and create collections that will fly off the shelves.
All hail the arrival of winter! And with this new season come new tastes and preferences. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled what’s popular this winter, so you don’t have to....
Whether you are just starting your candle making process or looking to scale your business, the question of how to melt your wax is probably on your mind. This article...
Learn all about nature inspired candles and get ahead of Autumn 2022’s top trend to create best-selling home fragrance collections.
Expand your candle knowledge and fact check your assumptions about candle making as Candle Shack debunks candle myths.
Summer is just around the corner and here at Candle Shack we are thinking about diffusers! The process of making a diffuser is relatively simple, but you also need to...
We made a video about an effect that many chandlers in our community have called 'curdling'. We are going to show you what causes this effect and why it might...
David and Zoe from our laboratory are excited to share their knowledge on all things colour and to help you identify key points to watch out for when using dye!
February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising their role and contribution to the field. Candle Shack wanted to be part of the movement that...
The iMelt is a must addition for someone looking to grow or already running a business. No more waiting around for the wax to melt- it’s ready whenever you are.
Avoid and fix the most common mistakes in candle making and create professional-grade candles with Candle Shack’s how-to guide.
Wanting to create diffusers but unsure how to get started? Candle Shack is here to help with their top diffuser tips and tricks.
Have you ever asked yourself ‘what does a ‘good’ candle really look like?’ As candle makers we know that creating gorgeous candles is one of your top priorities. Sometimes all...
We are all looking to save a little money wherever we can at the moment, especially for those who are running a small business. Candle making can be extremely expensive,...
June is Pride month, and to get ready we are starting to think of fun ideas for products you can add to your collection. Today we are talking wax melts!...
Have you ever wondered what the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils is? Our R&D team have put together an article to explain the difference!
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global representative body of the fragrance industry. It seeks to represent the collective interests of the industry and promote the safe use of...
Candle making is a complex craft to master, not only for its technical processes and the chemistry involved but also for the candle language. Understanding the terminology will enable you...
Our chemist, David, will go through the definitions, compare, and discuss both advantages and disadvantages of each wax type in this video.
IFRA are the International Fragrance Association, and they produce 'IFRA standards' which are globally recognised for regulating the safe use of fragrance ingredients.
Our fragrances have been created in line with IFRA standards, which are there to ensure the safe use of fragrances ingredients, however; IFRA’s standards are aimed at humans, and they...