My favorite end-of-day self-care routine:
- Fill the tub with hot water and a handful or two of Epsom salts, maybe some essential oils.
- While the tub is filling, light a couple of candles for a bit of aromatherapy and ambiance.
- Grab a glass of wine and a good book and soak your worries away!
Then, after reading a few articles about how much junk is in your average candle, I did some serious reevaluating. I threw away all my candles and tried using just dim lighting during my baths, but it wasn’t the same. There is just something so soothing about a great smelling candle and watching the light flicker on the wall.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I am all for eliminating all artificial fragrances, plastics, chemicals, and all sources of environmental toxins from your lifestyle. When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I joined all the crunchy, non-toxic mom groups on Facebook and obsessed over what was in the foods I ate, the products I used, and the air I was breathing. You know what it did for me?
So, I decided to make my own rules…and candles! I wanted to create the perfect blend of luxury and peace of mind for my self-care routine. I carefully select natural, US-grown soy wax and, while most of my candles do contain artificial fragrances, I use only fragrances that do not contain parabens, phthalates, or other harmful chemicals, especially those on the California Prop-65 list!
For those who do want the cleanest of the clean, I use natural, locally sourced beeswax to create our “Purify” candles. Beeswax candles emit negative ions into the air (like a Himalayan salt lamp) which can help purify the air. I also make “lightly scented” beeswax candles using essential oils, for those who want the benefit of the beeswax but also a lovely light, clean scent.
The goal of Verdae is to create products that make you feel warm, beautiful, comforted and taken care of without the junk ingredients and chemicals. Clean up your self-care routine without driving yourself crazy!