Over the past few weeks, we have had a lot of questions about whether or not our candles produce black soot so we thought it would be a perfect opportunity for us to write a blog and give everyone the answer. Here at Fade Candles, all of our candles burn clean and without black soot. How you may ask? We're about to get a bit technical but stay with us.  What produces black soot?  Black soot is produced when a candle contains primarily petroleum-based fuels. This is called petro-carbon soot which is not found in soy wax. Soy wax is completely petro-carbon soot free.  For exa ..read more

What a time we are living in right now! Fade Candles have kept quiet on the current events that have taken place in the world recently, but we feel that now is the right time to speak out and express our views on the situation. We wanted to let you know that our mission is bigger than selling candles. Our aim is to create a community of customers and employees who share the same views as us.  From the beginning, our mission has been to give back, support communities and protect the planet. We are a purpose-driven company that aims to set standards of quality, fairness and excellence in th ..read more

Fade Candles are very pleased to announce that we have partnered with an amazing online membership club called Jamii. Jamii is the first online platform to provide a discount card for Black British businesses. From beauty & business services to skincare & swimwear, you will not have any trouble finding amazing products on their site.  We were approached by Jamii at the beginning of the year to see if we would want to join and become a part of this amazing community.....errrmm YES!! Bringing you the very best of Independent Black British businesses, Jamii support and showcase brigh ..read more

Amazon Handmade is a store within Amazon which is specifically designed for Artisans to sell their hand made, one-of-a-kind beautifully crafted products on. This can include anything from jewellery, clothing and homeware.  Unlike Amazon, you have to be invited and approved before you can start selling on Amazon Handmade and that's what we decided to do. Because Fade Candles are hand-poured we applied to be included in this amazing community and we were accepted and approved.  This is brilliant for our international customers because we can sell all around the world and have the backi ..read more

For those who may not have noticed Fade Candles are committed to giving back £1 from every candle sale to the Tree Aid Organisation.  Tree Aid is a humanitarian and environmental charity working in Africa. They help to provide people in the drylands with trees which in term will allow them to lift themselves out of poverty and in the process, protect their environment. Trees mean life! They provide nutrition, generate an income and help the environment. Tree Aid help by working together with communities to protect the trees and also grow trees for future generations.  The reason we h ..read more

Scented candles have been used for centuries as they promote healing, enhance meditation and help to cleanse energies. As a perfect addition to any relaxation routine, their gentle and mesmerising light helps to create a calming environment.   Depending on the scent ingredients in your candle, your mood can be transformed. Our sense of smell is incredibly powerful and should never be underestimated. Many times, the smell of a scented candle can stimulate the brain which is connected to food and memory.   Here at Fade, all of our scents are handpicked to provide you with the best can ..read more

At Fade Candles we handcraft our candles using natural soy wax. Soy wax candles, which are processed form of soybean oil, have 50% longer burning time than regular paraffin candles.  Soy candles also burn cleaner than regular paraffin candles. As a result, they don’t produce as much black soot like paraffin candles do which is more of a nuisance than you may realise. If you burn a lot of paraffin candles, over time it can discolour your walls & furniture and stain the edges of your carpets! Because soy wax is made from vegetable oil (soybeans), its a naturally forming wax. Paraffin ..read more