The Ritual
Candle Care
A candle is only as good as the care it receives. Follow these six rituals to extend the life of your Peppas candle and keep every burn as perfect as the first.
The First Burn
Set the memory right.
The First Burn
Set the memory right.
The first time you light your candle, allow it to burn until the entire surface has melted into a full wax pool — edge to edge. This prevents tunnelling and ensures every future burn is just as even. Typically 2–3 hours for our vessels.
Trim Your Wick
Before every burn.
Trim Your Wick
Before every burn.
Keep the wick trimmed to ¼ inch for a clean, even flame.
Optimal Burn Time
No more, no less.
Optimal Burn Time
No more, no less.
Burn for up to 4 hours, allowing the surface to melt evenly edge to edge. Allow to cool completely before relighting.
Watch the Flame
A steady flame is a happy flame.
Watch the Flame
A steady flame is a happy flame.
The flame should remain calm and steady. If it becomes too high, extinguish and trim before relighting.
Extinguish Properly
Never blow it out.
Extinguish Properly
Never blow it out.
Use a snuffer or dip the wick into the melted wax pool and straighten it back up. Blowing out a candle sends smoke and soot through the air and can disturb the wax pool. A snuffer is a small investment with a big return.
Storage & Environment
Treat it like a fine perfume.
Storage & Environment
Treat it like a fine perfume.
Store your candles away from direct sunlight, humidity, and heat sources. UV light fades fragrance and discolours wax. A cool, dark drawer or shelf is ideal. Always replace the lid when not in use to preserve the scent.
“A well-kept candle is a gift that keeps giving.”
Our coconut–apricot wax blend rewards patience. Treat it well.