Product Knowledge
Your hub for expert tips, how-to guides, and essential insights on soy wax candles and apothecary products. Learn how to extend candle burn time, understand the benefits of natural ingredients, and care for your favorite self-care staples. This space is designed to help you make the most of your clean, handcrafted products. Whether you're a candle lover or wellness enthusiast, find everything you need for intentional, informed living.
CANDLES
Candle Care Tips + Tricks
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The first time you light your candle don't forget to trim your wick to 1/4 in. with a wick trimmer or nail clippers. 1/8 in. for wooden wicks.
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Let the candle burn long enough to form a liquid wax along the top. So if your candle is 3" wide, let it burn for at least 3 hours.
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After the first burn, try to light your candle for as often as you can to keep the previously formed wide opening and prevent tunneling later on.
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Never blow out your candle. Use a candle snuffer or create a thimble-shaped cone using a piece of foil.
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If you can, always keep your candle covered after burning to protect it from dust and to preserve the wax and scent throw.
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Pro tip: If you purchased a custom EINNIM candle, allow it to sit for 1+ week after delivery, for a stronger cold and hot throw.
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Create an account and save your blend in our system so you can recreate your signature scent for 30% off with our Candle Refill Program!
Einnim Creative Studio’s Candle Refill Program offers a sustainable way to enjoy your favorite scents. Simply send back your empty Einnim candle jar refill, and re-pour it with the fragrance of your choice. Customers receive 30% off their next refill as a thank-you for participating in the program. It’s an easy, eco-friendly way to reduce waste while continuing to enjoy the candles you love.
Candle-Making Process
All Einnim soy wax candles are made with premium essential oils and soy wax in an effort to make sure that your candles are pure with a beautiful cold and ​hot throw.
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Soy wax, essential oils, and components have been sourced from the most reputable wholesale companies available. If you order a custom candle, your candle will be made day of purchase.
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There is a science to curating the perfect candle. To ensure that the essential oils combine accurately with the soy wax, they must to be added at the right temperature. If you plan to make your own soy wax candles at home,125-180 degrees is the perfect starting point!
We can't express enough the importance of letting your Einnim candle cure for 1-2 weeks, covered, to allow the essential oils to breathe and smell even stronger as the time progresses.
How to Fix Candle-Tunneling
If your candle won't stay lit, it's often because the flame is drowning in its own wax pool. The flame of your candle is constantly working to pull the wax up through the wick. If the candle wick is not trimmed to the proper length (1/4 in), the wax can't make it to the flame and the flame disappears.
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ALWAYS TRIM YOUR WICK TO THE PROPER 1/4 IN FOR THE FIRST BURN OR ELSE YOUR CANDLE WILL GO OUT. This applies to any candle.
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(Wooden wicks should be trimmed to 1/8 in. and there should be no excess charring prior to lighting. The flame will extinguish itself and disappear into your wax).
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If your wick is too short, simply melt the wax around the wick with a heat gun, lighter, or matches. Once you've achieved an even liquid pool, dab the excess wax out with a paper towel.
Pro tip: Place a foil dome around the rim of your vessel to help your flame get back to its desired height.
Blend Guide
The Blend Guide is your resource for exploring the art of custom scent blending using Einnim’s signature essential oils and fragrance profiles. Whether you’re looking to create a calming atmosphere, boost energy, or set the mood, this guide helps you craft intentional blends that match your vibe. Learn about complementary scent families, layering tips, and how to personalize your sensory experience. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their self-care ritual with custom, clean fragrance.
INCENSE
How to Burn Incense Cones
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Hold the incense cone with one hand
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Light pointy end of the incense cone with a match or lighter as you would a candle wick. Ensure that the incense is immersed in the flame until it ignites with a small flame (note the flame may not say lit as it might on a stick incense)
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Gently fan or blow out the flame or remnants of the flame. For some incense you may need to wait for a short while before blowing out the flame to ensure it properly lights up. This could range from 10-30 seconds
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Check the incense tip where the flame was. If you see a small glowing ember, and smoke starts coming out of the bottom, then the incense has been correctly lit. If you're unsure, leave the incense for a minute or so, then check again. If you do not see a glowing ember, and there is no smoke coming out of the bottom, you have completely extinguished the incense by accident, and will need to repeat steps 1-3 above
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Place it into the incense holder. Be sure that the hole at the bottom of the incense aligns with the hole on the seat of the incense holder, or the incense plume will be blocked. Then sit back and enjoy some backflow magic!
What is the Difference Between Incense Cones and Incense Sticks?
Incense cones and sticks both offer beautiful scent experiences, but they burn differently. Sticks burn slower and release a more gradual aroma—perfect for daily rituals or relaxing ambiance. Cones burn faster and more intensely, creating a stronger burst of fragrance ideal for focused moments or quick mood shifts. Sticks typically need a holder, while cones sit flat or in backflow burners for a cascading smoke effect. Whether you're after a soft, lingering scent or a bold sensory hit, there's an incense style for every vibe.
SOAPS
Soap-Making: Cold process
Cold process soap making is the act of combining hard and soft oils with sodium hydroxide lye which then causes a chemical reaction called saponification.
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*It is important to note that bar soap cannot be created without the inclusion of lye and any claims that this ingredient is not included are false.
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Once the saponification process is complete, there are no remains of lye which then causes the mixture to form a light, medium, or thick trace allowing the mixture to be poured into its mold to begin the soap curing process (see above).
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Einnim uses premium ingredients for their soaps. All soaps are palm-free--not only to help prevent deforestation, but to save the wild orangutan population as well. Because palm oil is not used in our recipes, substitutions are made with high-quality oils that will provide a better experience for all skin types (especially sensitive skin).
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Why did we choose to move to Cold Process soaps? In an effort to have full control over our recipes, we decided that it was the best move for us.
Growing up in a family with TONS of skin sensitivities, being immunocompromised myself, and having a nephew who has suffered from severe eczema from a very young age, Einnim made it a goal to create recipes that selfishly, our family could use!
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A variation of the bastille soap (approx. 70% olive oil, 6% coconut oil, and palm-free), our recipes are near and dear to our hearts.
Soap Curing Time
Einnim handcrafted soaps are safe to use after a few days of curing. However, for best results, we recommend letting your soap cure for 4-6 weeks (from Batch Date) in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Excess water will evaporate, which creates harder and milder bars that last longer in the shower.
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