What’s in Your Wick? 7 Surprising Facts About Candles You Probably Didn’t Know

1. The first candles were made of whale fat. Ancient cultures used whatever fat was available to make candles, including animal tallow and beeswax.

2. The wick matters. A braided cotton wick helps your candle burn evenly—like the ones we use at Evuad Essentials.

3. Cold throw is a real thing. That’s how a candle smells before it’s lit. A strong cold throw = quality fragrance oil.

4. Scent ties closely to memory. Your brain associates smells with emotional moments, which is why candles can instantly shift your mood.

5. Soy doesn’t always mean clean. Some “soy” candles contain paraffin blends. At Evuad Essentials, we use clean-burning coconut wax.

6. Color affects vibe. From calming whites to grounding neutrals, our vessels are curated to align with energy, not just trends.

7. Candles are emotional wellness tools. That’s why every scent we create—from “Faithful” to “Abundance”—is rooted in mindfulness.

Candles are more than cute—they’re chemistry, history, and soul in a vessel.