Candle Memory: How to Burn Candles Properly | Royale Guinevere

Did you know candles have memories? Learn expert candle care tips to prevent tunneling and get the most out of your luxury soy wax candles.

When discussing memories, we often think of treasured moments, familiar scents, and comforting spaces. However, did you know that candles also retain memories?

If you’re a candle lover, especially one who appreciates luxury scented candles like those from Royale Guinevere, there’s a fascinating fact you should know: candles have memories—and it affects how well they burn over time.

🕯️What Is Candle Memory?

“Candle memory” refers to how the wax "remembers" the size of the melt pool created during its first burn. If you extinguish the flame too early—before the wax melts evenly across the top—it may cause tunneling, where the candle burns down the center and leaves unused wax around the edges.

This common issue reduces your candle’s burn time and can prevent the full release of its fragrance.

How to Burn a Candle Properly: First Burn Tips

Whether you're lighting one of our soy wax candles, luxury jar candles, or aromatic home fragrances. To ensure your candle develops an optimal “memory,” adhere to the following guidelines: proper candle care from the beginning ensures a longer-lasting, more even burn.

🔥 Candle care tips:

• Allow the first burn to last 2–4 hours, or until the entire surface has melted.

• Trim the wick to 5mm before each use to prevent soot and ensure a steady flame.

• Keep your candle away from drafts, which can cause uneven burning.

• Avoid short burns, especially during the first few uses.

💎 The Importance of This Practice

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🌿 Why Candle Memory Matters for Luxury Soy Wax Candles

At Royale Guinevere, our hand-poured soy candles are crafted with premium ingredients to deliver a clean, even burn and unforgettable fragrance. Scents like Jasmine Breeze are designed to fill your space with sophisticated blends of jasmine, citrus, and soft musk—but only if you give your candle the proper care.

Respecting your candle's memory helps:

• Maximize scent throw

• Extend burn time

• Maintain a smooth surface

• Prevent wax waste

🕯️ Make the Most of Every Candle

Candles are more than home décor—they’re mood-setters, memory-makers, and self-care essentials. By understanding how to care for your candle, you elevate your entire aromatic experience.

Next time you light one of our luxury candles, remember: the way you burn it today shapes how it burns tomorrow.

May your candles burn beautifully, from their first light to their final flicker.

Sincerely,

Royale Guinevere