Black candle dye

A brief history of dyes

The history of candle dyes dates back to ancient times, when the Egyptian and Roman civilizations began experimenting with mineral and vegetable pigments to dye the natural waxes of their candles. 

Over the centuries, this practice evolved, and in the Middle Ages, dyes were imported from various regions. In the Renaissance, more elaborate and varied dyes became popular. With the Industrial Revolution, synthetic dyes emerged, resulting in an explosion of color and shade options.

Modern dyes: resistance and ease of use

Today, candle manufacturing has benefited from technological advances. Modern candle dyes are specially formulated to resist deterioration throughout the candle production and burning process. 

This ensures that colors remain intense and vibrant over time, without losing their original strength.

Our dyes come in various forms: microspheres, flakes and pellets. Their versatility and blendability allow a uniform distribution of color in the candle, regardless of the type of wax used: paraffin, soy wax, stearic acid (vegetable stearin) or transparent gelatin, among others.

Color therapy theory

Color therapy, also known as chromotherapy, is a practice that uses colors to influence our emotional and mental state. Each color has a unique effect on the mind and body. In the case of black, it is associated with introspection, protection and balance.

Black is a color that often represents mystery and elegance. In color therapy, it is believed that it can help create an atmosphere of serenity and protection in a space. Black candles are often used both in energetic practices and to achieve sophisticated environments through decoration.