Collection: Candle Care & Information

Mill POND Clean Candle & Scent Standards.

I started Mill POND to make everyday things a little cleaner, a little safer, and a lot more beautiful — without the cost or chemicals of mass‑market “clean” products. Our coconut–soy wax blend is 100% natural, organic, non‑hazardous, and meets EC/GHS and U.S. TSCA safety standards.

We try to avoid: organ toxins, acute toxins, phthalates, parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde, UV inhibitors, dyes (except a few skin‑safe holiday colors), and all California Prop 65 chemicals. Every formula is fully vegan. We use natural cotton wicks and clean‑profile fragrance oils chosen for elevated scent performance.

Clean ingredients. Honest craftsmanship. A candle made for real life.

🔥 Candle Safety & Care:

Safety First! Keep away from children, pets, and anything flammable. Place on a stable, heat‑resistant surface. Never move a burning candle. Extinguish when wax reaches ~⅛ inch.

🕯️ Wick & Burn Tips:

 First Burn: Let wax melt fully to edges. Early hang‑up is normal; resolves by 3rd–4th burn.

Multiple Wicks: Light all wicks every time.

Trim to 1/4 inch before each burn (only if needed). Avoid flame touching vessel sides. If the vessel darkens, extinguish, cool, wipe, and check wick length.

🌸 Scent & Performance:

Step out and re‑enter to reset your nose. Drafts, fans, and open windows affect scent flow.

✨ General Care:

Stop use if the vessel is cracked or damaged. Remove wick trimmings before lighting. Keep wick centered as wax cools. If wick drowns, remove a small amount of wax. Remove “wick blossom” before relighting. Cover candles when not in use. Use a snuffer when possible.

⏳ Burn Time:

Burn time varies by fragrance, room size, and use.

📦 Shipping, Packaging & Natural Wax Behavior:

We ship using recycled and repurposed materials whenever possible. Our packing peanuts are fully biodegradable. Preferred shipping days: Monday–Thursday; weekends used during busy seasons. Summer orders are packed with extra protection against heat.

Sweating: natural in soy wax during high heat/humidity; resolves once cooled.

Frosting: normal in pure soy; disappears on first burn. 

Bumpy/Rough Tops: a sign of clean, additive‑free natural wax — a good thing.

💌 Questions? We’re always here to help: millpondcandles@gmail.com