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Can You Ever Leave A Candle Burning Unattended? Safety Rules
We hand-pour every candle at Coorong Candle Co. with one expectation: that you'll enjoy it safely. And one of the most common safety questions we hear is, "can you leave a candle burning unattend...
7 Benefits Of Buying Australian Made Products In 2026
Every purchase you make is a vote for the kind of economy you want to live in. When you explore the benefits of buying Australian made products, you'll find the reasons go well beyond patriotism, they...
How Long Should You Burn A Candle For? Safe Burn Times
You've picked out a beautiful candle, lit the wick, and now you're wondering, how long should you burn a candle for before blowing it out? It's a question we get asked regularly at Coorong Candle Co.,...
Are Bath Bombs Eco Friendly? What To Avoid + Better Options
If you've ever watched a bath bomb fizz and dissolve into a swirl of colour, you've probably wondered: are bath bombs eco friendly, or are they just another single-use indulgence? It's a fair question...
How Are Fragrance Oils Made? Ingredients, Methods & Safety
Every candle, reed diffuser, or bath product starts with a critical decision: which fragrance oils to use and why. If you've ever wondered how fragrance oils are made, the answer involves a mix of che...
5 Sustainable Packaging For Small Businesses In Australia
When we started Coorong Candle Co., every decision, from soy wax to cotton wicks, came back to one question: is this better for the environment? Packaging was no different. Finding sustainable packagi...
How To Make Reed Diffusers Last Longer: 5 Tips For Any Room
You've picked out a beautiful reed diffuser, set it up in your favourite room, and within a couple of weeks the scent has already faded. Sound familiar? If you've ever wondered how to make reed diffus...
7 Best Essential Oils For Relaxation And Sleep In Australia
A racing mind at bedtime is something most of us know too well. Whether it's work stress, screen fatigue, or just the general noise of daily life, switching off can feel impossible. That's where the b...
Are Bath Bombs Safe For Sensitive Skin? Ingredients To Avoid
Bath bombs turn an ordinary soak into something special, the fizz, the colour, the fragrance. But if your skin tends to react to, well, everything, that fizzy luxury can quickly become a red, itchy ni...
Why Is My Candle Smoking Black? 5 Causes & Simple Fixes Now
You've settled in for a quiet evening, lit your favourite candle, and then noticed it, a wisp of dark, sooty smoke curling up toward the ceiling. If you've ever asked yourself why is my candle smoking...
History Of Bath Bombs: From Ancient Baths To Lush (1989)
Drop a bath bomb into warm water and you get an instant burst of colour, fizz, and fragrance. It feels like a product that's always existed, but the history of bath bombs is surprisingly recent. The f...
5 Ways: How To Stop A Candle From Smoking And Sooting
There's nothing quite like lighting a candle to unwind after a long day, until a ribbon of black smoke starts curling up toward your ceiling. If you've ever wondered how to stop a candle from smoking,...