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Wax melts come in many different colors and fragrances. While scents like sea salt, passionfruit, honeysuckle, and fruity cranberry may seem natural, they\u2019re anything but<\/a>. That\u2019s not to mention most wax melt cubes and tarts are usually made with paraffin or soy wax.<\/p>\n Most companies don\u2019t disclose their wax melt ingredients list. The ones I could find were definitely something I don\u2019t want floating in my home\u2019s air! Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Febreze brand, one of the few that disclose a full ingredients list:<\/p>\n Wax Blend, Fragrances, Synthetic Wax, Benzophenone-12, Octrizole, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenol, 2.4-Bis(1.1-Dimethylethyl)-, 1.1\u2032.1\u201d-Phosphite, Colorants<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If you\u2019re looking for a healthy alternative, it\u2019s easy to make your own!<\/p>\n Instead of a laundry list of synthetic chemicals, these wax melts use a few simple ingredients. Beeswax provides the base and has a light, honey scent. Coconut oil has a higher burn temperature than many oils and has a lower melting point than beeswax. The two together create a wax melt that melts like soy wax without the downsides.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve also added essential oils for a subtle, inviting scent. These aren\u2019t as strong as synthetic fragrance oils, but they also won\u2019t give you a headache <\/a>and neurological issues! Fragrance oils come in almost any scent known to man, from fireside to vanilla bean, to apple cider snickerdoodle. While the options are slightly more limited with essential oils, the trade-off is worth it!<\/p>\n Buy it<\/strong>: Already know you don\u2019t want to make them? My favorite candle company sells beeswax melts<\/a> made with pure essential oils you can get here. You can also get them here<\/a> on Amazon. <\/p>\n There are so many different essential oil options now. You can use a single oil, like pure lavender, or mix them to create your own blend. One of my favorite essential oil businesses, Plant Therapy<\/a>, has a lot of yummy smelling premade blends. Essential oils also offer antimicrobial properties to help cleanse the air. Many, like citrus oils, also affect the limbic system to support a positive mood.<\/p>\n Here are a few ideas for what to use in your wax melts:<\/p>\n When essential oils are used in wax melts or candles they offer a subtle scent that won\u2019t fill a large room. It\u2019s still a good idea to keep safety in mind when burning them around children or pets though. Do your research and only use oils that are kid-friendly and\/or pet-safe when burning them around these groups.<\/p>\n These KidSafe blends <\/a>from Plant Therapy help take out the guesswork. And you can read about which essential oils are safe for pets<\/a> here.<\/p>\n While wax melts don\u2019t have an open candle flame, it\u2019s still best to keep your melt warmer away from where pets and little ones can knock it over or burn themselves.<\/p>\n Beeswax has a yellow, honey-colored hue that I love in candles. If you want a different color though, then there are a few natural colorant options. One is indigo for a deep, blue hue. I haven\u2019t tried it personally so I\u2019m not sure if it will stain a wax warmer tray.<\/p>\n Another option is alkanet root. When it\u2019s infused in oil, alkanet yields a rich, ruby red color. It\u2019s often used in natural tinted lip balms<\/a>.<\/p>\n These wax melts contain a few simple ingredients and can be customized with your favorite scent. You can also add alkanet for a colored version.<\/p>\n\n
DIY Wax Melts<\/h2>\n
Natural Scented Wax Melts<\/h3>\n
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A Note on Safety<\/h3>\n
Colored Melts<\/h3>\n
Homemade Wax Melts<\/h2>\n