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What are wax melts and how to use them

May 27, 2020 by Jenni 131 Comments

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Wax melts are small blocks of wax, it is made of the same exact material as a candle. The method of using both is very different. A candle is required to be burned to release its aromas, while wax melts require to be melted. To use a wax melt, a wax burner is required, you simply ignite a tea light. The heat from the tea light will cause the wax to melt. There are also electrical wax melt burners that heat up the wax without an open flame making this a much safer product to use in the presence of children. Be sure to place the electric wax burner somewhere safe and secure. Using an electrical wax melt burner is a much more convenient way of using your wax melts as it is all done for you by the touch of a button.

 

a selection of colourful wax melts

 

Benefits of using wax melts

Wax melts are a great way of providing natural aromas in your living space, and to skip the use of household chemicals to fragrance your home. The use of wax melts can completely change the feel in your home, the presence of natural aromas will help you relax.

Many people use scented candles to provide natural aromas in their homes. Using wax melts instead can be much more cost-effective, as the scent within wax melts would last much longer than of a scented candle.

Avoid using paraffin wax

Most scented candles and cheap wax melts contain paraffin which is a concentrate of petroleum. People that have asthma or lung problems will get affected by paraffin in the air, and they will often react in shortness of breath and headaches. I would recommend using soy wax, as it contains no paraffin and is made of a more natural ingredient. Try to use wax melts that been scented with essential oils.

 

electronic ceramic white flowery wax burner

 

Using wax melts with meditation and yoga

People that practices yoga or meditation will often use incense sticks to bring natural aromatic smell to help them focus and be more relaxed. Using wax melts can be more effective especially if you are using soy wax melt, the aromatic smell is cleaner and smoother. Some people are sensitive to the use of incense sticks, using wax melts is a great alternative.

If you are looking to use wax melts The Natural Gift provides all you need to get started. They have also very kindly offered one reader the chance to win an electrical wax burner of their choice, subject to availability. To enter, use the app below

Win an electric wax melt burner

What are wax melts and how to use them

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Comments

  1. Tracy Nixon says

    May 27, 2020 at 9:04 am

    Great prize! I love candles, wax melts, incence sticks etc!

  2. Ursula Hunt says

    May 27, 2020 at 9:38 am

    I love wax melts, the scent is so long lasting and this electric burner would be perfect

  3. Caroline Tinsley says

    May 27, 2020 at 10:22 am

    I’d love this for my husband’s office now he’s working from home. Some relaxing scents would help him when work gets stressful!

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    May 27, 2020 at 12:16 pm

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    May 27, 2020 at 2:21 pm

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  6. Heather S says

    May 27, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    These look so useful!

  7. A.E. ADKINS says

    May 27, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    Excellent prize, I had not realised that such things as electrical burners existed.

  8. Solange says

    May 27, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    This would make a lovely gift.

  9. Vikki Bowker says

    May 27, 2020 at 10:25 pm

    I’ve never tried wax melts! Thank you for the information about paraffin wax and asthma.

  10. Rebecca Nisbet says

    May 27, 2020 at 11:16 pm

    I love wax melts, but i have ran out of tea lights, so an electric one would be really handy

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  12. MARIA ROGERS says

    May 28, 2020 at 11:19 am

    I have never tried wax melts before, only normal candles, sound a great idea!

  13. Natalie Burgess says

    May 28, 2020 at 6:25 pm

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  14. Mandy Doherty says

    May 28, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    This looks and sounds great

  15. Lyndsey cooksey says

    May 28, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    I’ve not tried wax melts before, not sure why but they sound lovely! I bet the scents are gorgeous! I do love my candles and incense sticks but I would love to give this a try.

  16. Eileen Hindley says

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  17. Ana Nunes says

    May 31, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    it’s beautiful

  18. judy kennedy says

    June 3, 2020 at 9:59 am

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  19. Anonymous says

    June 3, 2020 at 11:43 am

    I didn’t know what wax melts were until I read this.

  20. Katie says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    These look wonderful

  21. pete c says

    June 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    though I’ve never yet tried one, looks a lovely giveaway – thanks

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    June 3, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Wow looks wonderful!

  23. Karen Barrett says

    June 3, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Lovely, my Mum would love this

  24. Priscilla Stubbs says

    June 3, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    This is a lovely giveaway, I do enjoy wax melts and candles

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    June 3, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    what a lovely prize wax melts smell gorgeous

  26. Sheena Batey says

    June 3, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    I must say I didn’t realise you could get electric versions of these

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    June 4, 2020 at 11:32 am

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  28. Laura Pritchard says

    June 4, 2020 at 12:53 pm

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  29. Becky Yeomans says

    June 4, 2020 at 6:31 pm

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  30. Ruth Harwood says

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    June 5, 2020 at 12:25 pm

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  32. Tracy Newton says

    June 5, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    I would love to try relaxing wax melts whilst home schooling

  33. TRACY MANNING says

    June 6, 2020 at 11:31 am

    I love soy wax melts because of the aromatic smell they are so relaxing.

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  35. Janine Phillips says

    June 6, 2020 at 1:45 pm

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  36. Kelly Wheelhouse says

    June 6, 2020 at 3:36 pm

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  39. ADEINNE TONNER says

    June 6, 2020 at 7:23 pm

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  40. Carole Nott says

    June 6, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    Would love to try this out.

  41. Sarah Fielding says

    June 6, 2020 at 7:45 pm

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  42. Ashleigh Allan says

    June 6, 2020 at 7:45 pm

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  43. Karen Usher says

    June 6, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    Ive seen these a lot! I would like to get some, I usually just use a candle but would like to change it up!

  44. J Matcham says

    June 6, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    I had a wax burner but it got broken and I have not found a pretty one that I like until now. I have never seen an electric one I think that would be so much easier. I suffer anxiety this would help by sending out some relaxing scents when life becomes stressful

  45. DENISE WILDEN says

    June 6, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    Lovely prize I would give it to my daughter she loves burning candles these would be so much better

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    June 7, 2020 at 7:53 am

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  48. Jo Dawkins says

    June 7, 2020 at 8:34 am

    I’ve never used one . Woukd love to try!

  49. Alex Olesiak says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:26 am

    Wax melts are small scented pieces of wax designed to be gently heated to realease the fragrance

  50. Rachelle Barrett says

    June 7, 2020 at 11:14 am

    A real treat for me lucky winner. Thank you for the opportunity

  51. PAULINE HILL says

    June 7, 2020 at 11:22 am

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  52. Lynne Durkin says

    June 7, 2020 at 1:54 pm

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  53. Rich Tyler says

    June 7, 2020 at 2:27 pm

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  54. Sharon Hirst says

    June 7, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    I have not used max melts before, but would love to try

  55. Angelique G says

    June 7, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    Thanks for this giveway! I mainly was melts and it’s be great to replenish the drawer haha

  56. Ellie Spider says

    June 7, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    these look lovely – I love how wax melts can make your entire home smell beautiful

  57. Cheryl Edwards says

    June 7, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    I love candles and melts, so relaxing

  58. Lisa Wilkinson says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:56 pm

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    June 7, 2020 at 10:36 pm

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  63. Mel Turner says

    June 8, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    I love wax melts but am yet to treat myself to an electric one. Maybe I wont need too …

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    June 9, 2020 at 10:08 am

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  67. Sadie Coffin says

    June 9, 2020 at 10:12 am

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  68. Helen Tovell says

    June 9, 2020 at 11:34 am

    What a simple easy way to create ambiance and scent around our home

  69. Sara Owen says

    June 9, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    Candles and waxes are amazing. It’s the first thing I do once iids are asleep burners on and wax melts

  70. Katie B says

    June 10, 2020 at 12:49 am

    I’ve never tried these! We use insense and candles all the time. They sound wonderful.

  71. Jayne Townson says

    June 10, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    This sounds lovely, thanks for the chance to win one.

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    June 10, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    Great prize, fingers crossed.

  73. Justine Meyer says

    June 11, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    This would be fab I have never used one of these before

  74. Christine Constable says

    June 11, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    An electric wax burner is a great idea, I’d love to win one.

  75. Joy Winn says

    June 11, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    Love relaxing with gorgeous aromas from candles surrounding me

  76. Lorna Ledger says

    June 12, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Love idea, I love the smell of nag champa! Thanks for the chance

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    June 15, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    fab prize,my friend has one of these and they smell wonderful,much better than normal aerosols,and they last longer

  78. Nadia Shanahan says

    June 15, 2020 at 11:18 pm

    I love wax melts especially at christmas time i think the festive wax melts are amazing!

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    June 16, 2020 at 2:41 am

    Wow great giveaway xx

  80. Deborah Hambleton says

    June 18, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    This would be lovely as I have wax melts burning all day long.

  81. Michelle Ferguson says

    June 19, 2020 at 8:19 am

    Love wax melts but never tried an electric burner before

  82. katrina walsh says

    June 19, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Ooh I have one of these and find them really comforting to have on. Id love to win one for my daughter

  83. Susan Hoggett says

    June 19, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    VERY ROMANTIC

  84. Patricia Barrett says

    June 21, 2020 at 1:06 am

    Thanks for the great prize and competition. Good luck everyone!

  85. Emma England says

    June 21, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    I love a good scented candle but Iโ€™ve never used wax melts. I would love to try them.

  86. Sandra Fortune says

    June 22, 2020 at 6:28 am

    Lovely Prize love wax melts

  87. Laura Whittle says

    June 22, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Never used waxed melts, would love to try them

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    June 22, 2020 at 11:06 am

    what a beautiful prize – they are great for making the house smell lovely

  89. Tayla Morris says

    June 22, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    I am obsessed with wax melts at the moment so this is a perfect prize!

  90. James Travis says

    June 22, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    Great be great to win, be great to try this

  91. maria says

    June 22, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    I have always wanted to try wax melts, havent tried them yet but planning on getting some

  92. Sally Burdin says

    June 23, 2020 at 8:42 am

    Fab prize thankyou

  93. Gemma Middleton says

    June 23, 2020 at 11:56 am

    I am melt obsessed. I love my house smelling fantastic.

  94. donna jones says

    June 23, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    lovely prize bet they smell lovely

  95. Rebecca roberts says

    June 23, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    I love wax melts. I can’t seem to find any with a last g smell so these would be fantastic

  96. Marion Payne says

    June 23, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Fab prize love to win it thanks

  97. Leslie Evans says

    June 23, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Does it clear wax from ears, ( That was a Jest, because unsure what to say )

  98. Allan Fullarton says

    June 23, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    WOW! Looks great.

  99. Troy Easton says

    June 23, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Cool giveaway.

  100. Sheri Darby says

    June 23, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    This looks wonderful, I have some wax melts but haven’t found a burner

  101. Cathryn Crawshaw says

    June 23, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Great prize

  102. Steven Grummett says

    June 23, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    I scents that this would be an amazing prize to win ๐Ÿ™‚

  103. Adrian Bold says

    June 24, 2020 at 2:48 am

    Great prize – thanks for running the competition! Good luck everyone!

  104. Susan B says

    June 24, 2020 at 5:45 am

    Grateful for the post as I haven’t used wax melts for years so it has reminded me to start using them again.

  105. Caron Twyman says

    June 24, 2020 at 8:18 am

    Lovely, thank you. I didn’t know about paraffin wax .

  106. Hannah h says

    June 24, 2020 at 9:47 am

    Looks lovely

  107. Kelly Smith says

    June 24, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Wow this is beautiful thanks

  108. Kim Neville says

    June 24, 2020 at 11:59 am

    looks wonderful

  109. Helen Tyler says

    June 24, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    I bought my sister an electric wax melt burner for Christmas and have wanted one ever since. I should have bought two!

  110. Sarah Cooper says

    June 24, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    Lovely prize!

  111. lynn neal says

    June 24, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    I would love to try these because I always want my home to smell good!

  112. Diana says

    June 24, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    I don’t have one, would really love it ๐Ÿ™‚

  113. Sunita says

    June 25, 2020 at 1:28 am

    This is beautiful I don’t own an electrical one neither, it’s my birthday today fingers crossed for a lucky lockdown prize xx

  114. Mel Pennie says

    June 25, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Such a great prize! Have always fancied an electric wax melt burner.

  115. REBECCA TOWNSEND says

    June 25, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Such a lovely prize, would make a change my house smelling of something other than manky dog smell!

  116. Carly Belsey says

    June 25, 2020 at 11:32 am

    How lovely. This would make a lovely birthday present for someone.

  117. Rachael Sexey says

    June 25, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    I absolutely love wax melts

  118. Janet Richardson says

    June 25, 2020 at 1:13 pm

    Iโ€™ve only used wax melts with a tea light so Iโ€™d love to try this method out to compare

  119. Antonia Richardson says

    June 25, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    great idea sounds like a safe option

  120. Gillian Mcclelland says

    June 25, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    This looks great, I have never tried wax melts

  121. Sue Carter says

    June 25, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    I adore wax melts

  122. Tracy B says

    June 25, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    I’ve never tried wax melts before but will have to do so as they sound much safer to use than candles especially with pets around.
    Thanks for an interesting post

  123. Judy Prescott says

    June 25, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    Great giveaway thanks

  124. Rachel Craig says

    June 25, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    Aromatherapy for the home. It is nice to have pleasant scents / smells / aromas :- Chemical FREE Please!

  125. Catherine Bullas says

    June 25, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    I love these, they’re fantastic

  126. Sarah Roberts says

    June 25, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    l love my candles and would absolutely love a wax melter they look so lovely and would make any room more cosy.

  127. Catherine Gregory says

    June 25, 2020 at 11:05 pm

    I love wax melts. Have one burning most days but not in as anything as beautiful as the electric burner

  128. Tee Simpson says

    June 25, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    I adore wax melts but normally put them in my candle burner. It would be great to try an electric one.

  129. Lisa says

    June 25, 2020 at 11:28 pm

    Wax melts are great, these burners are so pretty.

  130. Darren Bourne says

    June 25, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    These are a great idea. I would like to win them for my girlfriend as she would love them.

  131. Janine H says

    June 25, 2020 at 11:34 pm

    Lovely giveaway that my Mom would love

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