Quilter's Care Candles^tm

Questions & Answers

Q:  What makes the Quilter's Care Candles special?       

      Quilter's Care Candles do not use traditional soy wax.  We do, however, use a high quality, cosmetic grade soy derived from soybean oil. While this is still technically considered "soy wax," it is not of the same texture and composition as soy wax used in room candles,  Traditional soy wax does not have the skin nourishing and moisturizing qualities of cosmetic-grade soy.  We also add cocoa butter, shea butter, avocado butter and vitamin E to our candles. These time-tested ingredients are all well documented for their beneficial skin care properties. We take great pride in using only the finest skin care ingredients, all of which are cosmetic grade quality.

Q:  I've heard that any soy candle can be used on the skin -- true? 

      No. A candle made for home fragrancing is very different than one made specifically for use on skin.  When a product is intended for skin use, it comes under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As such, we make sure that all aspects of our Quilter's Care Candles are manufactured to FDA specifications. We are not only sure to use skin-safe fragrance or essential oils, but are also sure to only use them in the appropriate skin-safe amounts approved by the FDA for body use. 

Q:  Is it really safe to use the melted lotion directly on my skin right after blowing out the flame? 

      It sure is! The most important safety concern is that you must blow out the flame and never put your fingers in the warm lotion while the candle is still burning. Once the flame is extinguished, the liquid lotion will not be hot like the melted wax of a traditional candle. Quilter's Care Candles are made of a proprietary blend that is designed to burn at only 101 degrees.  At just the temperature of a warm bath, the melted lotion is warm, soothing, and can be directly massaged into the skin.  Once applied, the lotion will leave your skin feeling soft, nourished and lightly scented.  After you extinguish the flame, you can use the lotion right away and it will not burn. 

     Important Note: You should NEVER use other candles in the same manner! You should also take care not to use your Quilter's Care Candle in front of children who might try to mimick your actions with a regular candle.

Q:  Can I use my Quilter's Care Candle to fragrance the room? 

      We don’t recommend using your Quilter's Care Candle for this purpose.  While each Quilter's Care Candle does contain either fragrance or essential oil, we use only skin-safe amounts, which are typically not enough to fragrance a large room successfully. Because Quilter's Care Candles are meant to be used on the skin, they are considered a "cosmetic" product and as such, are governed by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. This includes how much fragrance can be used to keep the product body-safe.  While the amount we use is sufficient to fragrance your skin and create a pleasing aroma in the air directly around it, it is not enough to scent a large room effectively.  

     Important Note: Use extreme caution when using a candle on your skin that is touted as being highly fragrant!  More than likely, if a candle can scent your entire room effectively, it contains far more than the FDA approved amount of fragrance for bath and body products and could be very unsafe for use on your skin!

Q:  Is there anyone who should not use Quilter's Care Candles? 

      Due to the use of nut-based ingredients, do not use Quilter's Care Candles if you are allergic to nuts or nut-based products.  If you have a known allergy to fragrance commonly used in bath and body products, we encourage you to test our product on a small area of skin before using on large areas of your body.

      And as always, keep children away from candles to prevent accidents or misuse.

Q:  What are the benefits of the high quality, cosmetic grade soy used in your candles?

      Soy candles offer many benefits. For example, they:

• are biodegradable
• clean up easily with soap and water
• burn virtually soot-free
• do not emit toxins and carcinogens
• burn cooler than other candles
• last longer
• are a renewable resource
• support the U.S. agricultural economy and American farmers

       More specifically, cosmetic-grade soy is developed specifically for use on the body. Cosmetic-grade soy contains skin nourishing and moisturizing qualities not found in traditional soy candle wax.   

Q:  Are Quilter's Care Candles safe for my skin and the environment?

      We go to great lengths to manufacture a natural product that is not only safe for the body, but also safe for the environment.  For example, our candles:

• are all-natural and made from cosmetic grade soybean oil, beeswax, sunflower seed oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, avocado butter, vitamin E, and skin-safe essential oil or fragrance oil 
• contain no additives such as dye, stearic acid, or UV inhibitor
• use a cotton core wick that contains no lead or zinc  
• follow all guidelines established by the FDA for bath and body product safety

Q:  What is the average burn time for a Quilter's Care Candle? 

      When burned from start to finish, a Quilter's Care Candle will burn for about 35-40 hours. However, this product is not made to burn from start to finish.  It is very difficult to estimate exactly how many uses you will get from the candle due to the variation in applications (i.e. hands, feet, full body massage, etc.), but we can assure you that a little bit does go a long way, and you will get an amazing value out of your candle.