Summer Evenings, No Bugs - My Citronella Candles Are Back

I've just finished making a fresh batch of candles. Saturday morning, kitchen table, the whole house smelling of citronella and cedarwood. Twenty years in and I still genuinely love this part.

There's something about making things by hand that reminds me why I started all of this in the first place. Not because it's easy, it isn't, but because I know exactly what goes into every single one.

Natural Insect Repellent Candles - What Makes These Different

These are my Natural Insect Repellent Candles, handcrafted using 100% soy wax, citronella and cedarwood essential oils.

They're dermatologically tested and CPSR certified, which means when the wax melts to a comfortable temperature you can apply it directly to your skin as a natural insect repellent and moisturiser in one. That's not something most citronella candles on the market can say.

Key ingredients:

• Hydrogenated soybean (soy) oil
• Citronella essential oil
• Cedarwood essential oil

Citronella is widely used as a natural way to deter mosquitoes and flying insects. Cedarwood adds a warm, grounding scent alongside it, making these genuinely pleasant to burn rather than just functional.

What Customers Say

"No problems with flying intruders while the candle is burning. A summertime must have."

"The smell is divine. Knowing it's made naturally is a wonderful bonus. They last such a long time."

Shop the Natural Insect Repellent Candle here

Patch test before applying to skin, and always check your supplier's usage guidelines first.

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