Bridgewater Candle Company logo
Bridgewater Candle Company logo

All articles

Candles

Candle Care 101

Below are our recommended steps for properly using candles for the life of the product. #1 - Trim your wick. Trimming the wick to 1/4 " inch each time your candle is lit. You can carefully trim the wick with scissors or with a Wick Trimmer before eac

Can scented candles trigger asthma or allergies?

Although millions of Americans regularly use scented candles without any negative effects, it is always possible that a particular fragrance might trigger a negative reaction in sensitive individuals. Individuals with known sensitivities to specific

Are scented candles safe? I recently read a story that said they can cause health problems?

The safety of scented candles is backed by decades of research that confirms safe use. Additionally, our company performs extensive testing on our candles, making sure that the proper combustion occurs when they burn, which makes sure that no unwante

Has your candle glass been tested for safety?

All of the glass that we use has passed rigorous 3rd party ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) safety testing.

Do your candle wicks contain zinc?

Our candles use cotton or paper wicks that are free of lead and zinc.

Wax Composition

Our wax is a proprietary soy-blend wax that was formulated for maximum performance with our in-house manufactured fragrances. As with most fragranced candles, our fragrance contains both natural and synthetic ingredients. We adhere to strict safety s