These hand-poured, peony shaped candles are not only stunning to look at, but since they are made of 100% beeswax they are also amazing for the air. Many of the petroleum-based paraffin candles of today release soot, not to mention many other chemical by-products. Beeswax candles on the other hand do not produce sootier harmful chemicals, but rather they actually release negative ions which help to purify and clean the air. Beeswax candles are also known for having one of the highest melting points. Thus they burn much longer than your average candle. When burning make sure the candle is placed on a fire-resistant and even surface. You’ll also want to provide a sufficient burn time, so that the candle burns evenly and does not tunnel straight down.