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    Candle of the Month: Saffron Slow Burn Soy Candle

    Candle of the Month: Saffron Slow Burn Soy Candle

    $38.00 USD
    $38.00 USD
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    SAFFRON

    We weren't interested in making a candle that simply smelled happy.

    We wanted to explore the plants humans have historically turned to when they wanted to feel different.

    A candle created around one of the world’s oldest mood-associated botanicals.

    Warm, leathery saffron is blended with St. John’s wort, valerian root, and clary sage—creating something earthy, slightly sweet, and strangely comforting. Think dry hay, warm skin, soft herbs, and the faintest trace of honey.

    For centuries, these plants have been used in traditional practices surrounding mood, rest, and emotional well-being. Modern research has started looking more closely at the same relationship—particularly saffron and its naturally occurring compounds, which have been studied for their potential relationship to mood, stress, and emotional regulation.

    Even the odor of saffron has been studied for its potential psychological and physiological effects.

    Which made us curious:

    Can scent help interrupt a state of mind?

    Not by pretending everything is fine. But by giving the brain something new to notice—a sensory shift, a ritual, a moment that feels distinctly different from the one before it.

    Saffron. St. John’s wort. Valerian. Clary sage.

    Warm. Grounding. A little euphoric.

    Light when your internal chemistry could use a change of scenery.

    STATE CHANGE: BETTER.

    Further Reading

    Saffron + mood
    Mahmoudi et al., Effect of saffron on depression, anxiety and mood disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis — PubMed

    Saffron + the sense of smell
    Fukui, Toyoshima & Komaki, Psychological and neuroendocrinological effects of odor of saffron (Crocus sativus) — PubMed

    Saffron + psychological outcomes
    Marx et al., Effect of saffron supplementation on symptoms of depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis — PubMed

    St. John’s Wort + mood
    Cochrane, St. John’s wort for treating depression

    Clary sage + stress response
    Lee, Cho & Kang, Changes in 5-hydroxytryptamine and cortisol plasma levels in menopausal women after inhalation of clary sage oil — PubMed

    These are the sources: Saffron + mood review · Saffron odor study · Saffron systematic review · St. John’s Wort review · Clary sage inhalation study.

    Discover the unique blend of scents and natural ingredients in each of our handmade candles. Candle of the Month's subscription box ships monthly, giving you the opportunity to try a variety of candles each season. All our candles are crafted with natural ingredients and delicately balanced scents. Enjoy the changing aromatic notes throughout the year!

     

    Ingredients

    WAX:
    We purchase RAW materials and create a "proprietary" formula: it's nearly 100% soy wax, with a just touch of beeswax to elongate the burn time and give it a smooth-looking finish. Before burning any candle, make sure the ingredients work with your body.

    OIL/RESIN:
    The reason we include essential oil is because it’s a plant's vital "essence” where energy is stored but also the most highly concentrated nutritional and therapeutic benefits reside. This contains chemical messengers that transmit information throughout the body like a normal medicine or prescription would do. We like to call them:Plant Friends with Benefits.

    Burn Times

    Our soy, slow burn candles are hand poured in West Hollywood.

    Travel size approximate burn time: up to 15 hours

    Full size approximate burn time: up to 40 hours

    3 wick size approximate burn time: up to 60 hours

    18 oz approximate burn time: up to 80 hours

    Studio size approximate burn time: up to 120 hours

    Care information

    Flores Lane Candle Burning Tips

    • - Did you know that wax has a memory?

    • - Be sure to allow 4 hours for your first burn OR until the entire top layer of wax melted to maximize the life of your candle.

    • - Trim the wick to ¼ inch each time before burning.

    • - Place the candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface. This will also help prevent possible heat damage.

    • - Avoid fans, vents or direct access to air currents.

    • - Do not touch or move a burning candle.

    • - Extinguish the candle if the flame becomes too large. Let the candle cool, trim the wick before re-lighting.

    • - Always keep the candle within your sight.

    • - Make sure the candle is completely out before leaving the room.

    • - Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle.

    • - Never use water to extinguish a candle.

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    In 2010, I was diagnosed with late stage neurological Lyme disease and was unable to leave the house. One thing that always made me feel better was lighting candles. But upon researching the candle ingredients, I realized that I was burning petroleum, coal, & unknown fragrances..I decided to make my own with healthy ingredients.

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