Sustainability

Here at Lucent Scents, we are always looking at how we can do our part for the environment.

Below are some details on why we use certain products and what we do to help save the earth we live on.

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WHY DO WE USE SOY WAX?

Soy wax is a vegetable wax derived from soybeans (plant-based / vegan).

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Once the soybeans are harvested, they go through a process of being cleaned, cracked open, and de-hulled. The flakes are then rolled, and the oil is extracted from the flakes and then hydrogenated. The remaining flakes are then used for animal feed. By using the process of hydrogenating the oil, this alters the melting point of the oil, which in exchange makes it solid at room temperature; therefore, it is suitable to be used in candles. It also works well with natural essential oils and burns much cleaner without toxins.

Soy wax is made from renewable resources and is environmentally friendly, unlike the likes of paraffin wax which is a by-product of petroleum which is non-renewable. 

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WHY DO WE USE PURE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Using essential oils is a massive part of our candle-making process. It is important to be mindful of what we burn in our homes. We avoid ingredients which are synthetic fragrances. Our candles have just two ingredients, Soya wax and 100% high-quality pure essential oils, which are sourced and bottled in the UK.  Pure essential oils are more expensive to produce as they are plant-based.

Here are some benefits of burning Pure Essential Oils in your home:

• Naturally relaxes your body

• It helps relieve stress and anxiety

• Boost moods/energy levels

• Improves memory and focus

• Create a calming atmosphere

• Better for the environment/pets/animals

• Help you sleep better

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OUR PACKAGING

We pride ourselves in the fact that we source environmentally friendly packaging that is FSC certified which is made from at least 70% recycled material and is 100% recyclable.  The loose fill chips you might find in some of your orders is 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable. 

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EVERYTHING IS HANDCRAFTED

We produce all of our products by hand. This includes hand pouring the candles and even boxing all our products up. One of the reasons we do this is so we don't have to use big machines that use a high energy source which in exchange reduces our carbon footprint and the impact we have on the environment. 

RECYCLING AND REUSING YOUR PACKAGING

As a company, we try to produce as little waste as possible. We reuse packaging wherever possible, and also offer a candle recycling service for in-store or local purchases.. Look out for a new recycling scheme which will be coming very soon so you get money off each time you bring your jars back.

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