Why We Use Wood Wicks in Our Soy Candles

At The Scent of Burnout, we don’t just pour candles, we craft sensory experiences for tired minds and corporate souls. That is why every candle we make uses soy wax and wooden wicks for a slow-burning combo designed to soothe, reset and gently sabotage your stress.

Let’s break it down.

40 cm soy wax candles

🌱 The Soy Wax Choice: Clean and Calm

We only use 100% soy wax, never paraffin, never blends.
Why?

• Is natural and plant-based

• Burns cleaner with less soot

• Holds fragrance beautifully

• Biodegradable and sustainable

  In short: it’s better for you, better for the planet and perfect for mindful rituals.

💜Why We Switched to Wooden Wicks

Now let’s talk wicks. We chose crackling wood wicks for more than just aesthetic reasons:

1. The Subtle Crackle

Yes, that tiny campfire sound is real.
Wood wicks gently crackle as they burn, adding a layer of sound therapy that helps you unwind like a boss.

2. Even, Slow Burn

Wood wicks burn slower and wider, meaning your soy candle lasts longer and melts evenly, with no wasted wax, no tunnelling and no drama.

3. Modern, Minimalist Vibe

Let’s be honest: wood wicks just look cooler.
They bring a natural, elegant touch to our candles, perfect for those sleek tins and bold, corporate-label messages.

🧠 Sensory Healing in Action

When you light one of our candles, you engage all your senses:

• Smell: carefully curated fragrance oils

• Sight: the soft glow of a flickering flame

• Sound: the faint crackle of the wooden wick

• Touch: smooth wax, warm vessels

• Thought: the reminder that you are allowed to slow down

Every element is intentional, from the plant-based wax to the whisper of the flame.

❗ Quick Tips for Wood Wick Success

Want the perfect burn? Here is how to do it:

• Trim the wick to about 2–3 mm before each burn

• Let the wax pool fully on first use (this prevents tunnelling)

• Keep away from drafts since wood wicks are a bit picky, but worth it

• Don’t burn longer than 4 hours in one go

💜 The Ritual Behind the Flame

When you light a Scent of Burnout candle, you are not just lighting a room, you are starting a ritual.
A pause. A reset. A reclaiming of your mental real estate.

So next time you hear that soft crackle, let it be your cue: burn the candle, not yourself.

✨ Want to Make Your Own Wood Wick Candle?

Join one of our burnout recovery workshops or let us bring the experience to your office!
📩 DM us to book a mobile candle-making experience that you and your team won’t forget.