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Our crystal candles are finally here! This project has been a long time in the making and we are so pleased and excited to finally be able to share these absolutely beauties with you all. For those of you who may not understand the significance of the crystal inclusion, we thought we’d put together a quick introduction so you can get to know our product, our process and the benefits a little better! The Backstory Arcandles creator, Louise Ho, has always been an avid crystal collector and has been practicing crystal healing and different energy healing modalities for many years....

One of the most recent additions we have added to our store is Orgonite. Now for many of you, you may not know exactly what Orgonite is or how to use it, so we thought we’d put together a bit of an introduction so you can get to know our newest product and understand the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits they can have! So what is Orgonite, specifically?Orgonite is a combination of crystal and metal, set in resin. It is based on Wilhelm Reich’s scientific research, which culminated in the existence of what he called ‘orgone energy’, also known as...

Ah winter. We might love your fashion, but we definitely do not love how you make our skin feel! As the months get colder and colder, our skin requires a bit more attention than usual. Unfortunately, it’s super common for skin to become dehydrated during winter, leading us to break out, flake/peel and just generally feel not so great. So what can we do to combat this? Enter Arcandles Body Scrubs & Bath Soaks. Our Body Scrubs & Bath Soaks use a combination of Himalayan Salt, Epsom Salt, aromatherapy essential oil blends and dried botanical flowers to cleanse and soothe...

Over the past few months we have been moving the website platform to Shopify so we can start blogging! We will be launching new products in the next few months so keep an eye on our blog for news, product tips and events.  Enjoy shopping! xoxo Arcandles

There are many choices of candles on the market nowadays and you can buy candles made from paraffin, soy or a blend of both. Why Soy? They’re made from vegetable oil (soybeans). On the other hand, paraffin candles are made from petroleum oil. As a result, soy wax candles do not increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere like paraffin candles do. Furthermore, soy candles do not require chemicals to scent them. Since soybeans are vegetables, soy wax (basically made from hydrogenated soybean oil) is naturally biodegradable and water soluble. Soy wax is also easier to remove from materials and other...