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	<description>Makers of ethical soy wax candles, homewares &#38; gifts.</description>
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		<title>Sweating Candles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why Do Soy Candles Sweat? If you’ve noticed tiny droplets of oil appearing on the surface of your soy candle, don’t worry this is completely normal and doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with your candle. What Is Candle Sweating? Candle sweating occurs when fragrance oil separates slightly from the natural soy wax and appears as [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Benefits of Candles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Benefits of Candles: More Than Just a Beautiful Glow Candles have been used for centuries to bring light, warmth, and comfort into our homes. Today, they remain a popular addition to living spaces, not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for the many wellbeing benefits they offer. From creating a relaxing atmosphere to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cotton Pad Method</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s the Cotton Pad Method? The cotton pad method is a quick and easy way to remove used wax from your burner without waiting for it to fully harden. It&#8217;s ideal if you enjoy changing fragrances regularly. Extinguish the tealight (or turn off your electric burner). Wait until the wax has cooled slightly. You want [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Use Wax Melts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How to Use Wax Melts: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide Wax melts have become a popular way to fill your home with beautiful fragrances without the need for a traditional candle flame. Available in a wide range of scents, they are easy to use, cost-effective, and can create a welcoming atmosphere in any room. What Are Wax [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Are Fragrance Oils Safe?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know, explained simply. There&#8217;s something instinctive about wanting to know what fills the air in your home. A candle feels small, gentle even. But when it&#8217;s lit, it becomes part of your space, your routine, and your everyday moments. So it&#8217;s only natural to ask: Are fragrance oils safe? The short [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>What Wax Do We Use at Embers &#038; Roots?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a world that moves quickly, lighting a candle is a small act of slowing down. A small act with generous rewards. Lighting a candle has become a ritual for many people. A ritual of starting the morning with intention. Of closing the evening with calm. Of creating space to unwind. A ritual of returning [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Four Fragrance Families</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following on from our post on fragrance notes, there are four main fragrance families that every fragrance falls into. While these can be broken down further into subcategories, we prefer to keep things simple. Understanding these four families offers an intuitive way to explore scent and to recognise what you’re naturally drawn to. These are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Understanding Fragrance Notes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The quiet layers behind every scent. There is something deeply personal about fragrance. It lingers in the air long after a moment has passed. It softens a space, shifts a mood, and often carries memories we didn’t realise we were holding. What we experience as a single, beautiful fragrance is rarely just one scent. Instead, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Because Every Burn Should Be Perfect</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It may not be the most riveting read, but it’s certainly the most important. Every candle should be enjoyed with care. How to care for your candle, from first light to final burn. There’s something deeply comforting about lighting a candle &#8211; the soft flicker, the quiet glow, the way fragrance gently fills a space. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Tunnelling</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Hayford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Why Does My Candle Tunnel? How to Prevent and Fix Candle Tunnelling You light your candle, enjoy it for an hour or two, and then notice a ring of wax left around the edge of the jar. After a few burns, the flame seems to sink deeper and deeper into the candle, leaving large amounts [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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