If you notice a subtle, white crystalline layer forming on the surface or sides of your soy wax candles, don't worry—that's a normal, natural occurrence called frosting or "blooming." It is a unique characteristic of natural wax and proves you have an authentic, 100% soy wax candle.
What Causes It?
Frosting happens when natural vegetable oils in the soy wax begin to crystallize. Since soy wax attempts to return to its natural, solid state, these crystals are visible on the surface. It can occur weeks or months after the candle has been poured, sometimes due to temperature fluctuations.
Does It Affect Performance?
Absolutely not! Frosting is purely aesthetic and has zero impact on the candle's burn quality, scent throw, or longevity. In fact, many candle makers consider light frosting a positive sign of the wax's purity.
At Maison Luna, we choose pure soy wax for its clean-burning properties and minimal environmental impact. We recommend keeping your candles at room temperature and away from direct sunlight to minimize frosting. Enjoy your clean-burning candle!