Product Knowledge

Soap curing time: 4-6 weeks

Einnim handcrafted soaps are safe to use after a few days of curing. However, for best results, we recommend letting your soap cure for 4-6 weeks (from Batch Date) in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Excess water will evaporate, which creates harder and milder bars that last longer in the shower.

Soap making: Cold process

Cold process soap making is the act of combining hard and soft oils with sodium hydroxide lye which then causes a chemical reaction called saponification.

*It is important to note that bar soap cannot be created without the inclusion of lye and any claims that this ingredient is not included are false.

Once the saponification process is complete, there are no remains of lye which then causes the mixture to form a light, medium, or thick trace allowing the mixture to be poured into its mold to begin the soap curing process (see above).

Einnim uses premium ingredients for their soaps. All soaps are palm-free--not only to help prevent deforestation, but to save the wild orangutan population as well. Because palm oil is not used in our recipes, substitutions are made with high-quality oils that will provide a better experience for all skin types (especially sensitive skin).

Why did we choose to move to Cold Process soaps? In an effort to have full control over our recipes, we decided that it was the best move for us.

Growing up in a family with TONS of skin sensitivities, being immunocompromised myself, and having a nephew who has suffered from severe eczema from a very young age, Einnim made it a goal to create recipes that selfishly, our family could use!

A variation of the bastille soap (approx. 70% olive oil, 6% coconut oil, and palm-free), our recipes are near and dear to our hearts.

How to burn incense cones:

Hold the incense cone with one hand
Light pointy end of the incense cone with a match or lighter as you would a candle wick. Ensure that the incense is immersed in the flame until it ignites with a small flame (note the flame may not say lit as it might on a stick incense)
Gently fan or blow out the flame or remnants of the flame. For some incense you may need to wait for a short while before blowing out the flame to ensure it properly lights up. This could range from 10-30 seconds
Check the incense tip where the flame was. If you see a small glowing ember, and smoke starts coming out of the bottom, then the incense has been correctly lit. If you're unsure, leave the incense for a minute or so, then check again. If you do not see a glowing ember, and there is no smoke coming out of the bottom, you have completely extinguished the incense by accident, and will need to repeat steps 1-3 above
Place it into the incense holder. Be sure that the hole at the bottom of the incense aligns with the hole on the seat of the incense holder, or the incense plume will be blocked. Then sit back and enjoy some backflow magic!

Additional Note: How to light handmade incense waterfall cones

Handmade backflow incense cones can be more difficult to light than machine made versions. I'll be honest and admit that I'm not sure exactly why this is the case, maybe its to do with the density of the cones, as handmade ones are hand squeezed to be more tightly packed.

If you have a handmade incense waterfall cone on hand, you may need to make some changes to the way it is lit:

Keep the tip of the incense cone immersed in flame for a longer time period - up to 10-15 seconds, but please exercise common sense and watch the flame, if the tip has obviously caught fire much earlier, reduce the time
Sometimes I keep the flame lit on the incense and wait for it to die down naturally instead of fanning

Incense Cones

How to prevent candle tunneling

The first time you light your candle don't forget to trim your wick to 1/4 in. with a wick trimmer or nail clippers. 1/8 in. for wooden wicks.
Let the candle burn long enough to form a liquid wax along the top. So if your candle is 3" wide, let it burn for at least 3 hours.
After the first burn, try to light your candle for as often as you can to keep the previously formed wide opening and prevent tunneling later on.
Never blow out your candle. Use a candle snuffer or create a thimble-shaped cone using a piece of foil.
If you can, always keep your candle covered after burning to protect it from dust and to preserve the wax and scent throw.

Pro tip: If you purchased a custom EINNIM candle, allow it to sit for 1+ week after delivery, for a stronger cold and hot throw.

Candle making process

All Einnim soy wax candles are made with premium essential oils and soy wax in an effort to make sure that your candles are pure with a beautiful cold and hot throw.

Soy wax, essential oils, and components have been sourced from the most reputable wholesale companies available. If you order a custom candle, your candle will be made day of purchase.

There is a science to curating the perfect candle. To ensure that the essential oils combine accurately with the soy wax, they must to be added at the right temperature. If you plan to make your own soy wax candles at home,125-180 degrees is the perfect starting point!

We can't express enough the importance of letting your Einnim candle cure for 1-2 weeks, covered, to allow the essential oils to breathe and smell even stronger as the time progresses.

How to fix your wick

If your candle won't stay lit, it's often because the flame is drowning in its own wax pool. The flame of your candle is constantly working to pull the wax up through the wick. If the candle wick is not trimmed to the proper length (1/4 in), the wax can't make it to the flame and the flame disappears.

ALWAYS TRIM YOUR WICK TO THE PROPER 1/4 IN FOR THE FIRST BURN OR ELSE YOUR CANDLE WILL GO OUT. This applies to any candle.

(Wooden wicks should be trimmed to 1/8 in. and there should be no excess charring prior to lighting. The flame will extinguish itself and disappear into your wax).

If your wick is too short, simply melt the wax around the wick with a heat gun, lighter, or matches. Once you've achieved an even liquid pool, dab the excess wax out with a paper towel.

Pro tip: Place a foil dome around the rim of your vessel to help your flame get back to its desired height.

Blend guide

If you're having a hard time deciding on what blend is best for you, check out our Blend Guide or visit us at our Oak Park, IL location to create your custom candle in person!

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