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So does the heat kill the pheros? I was told heat can destroy essential oils so I only use perfumed ones. Just wondering the effect of heat on the pheros. Balm Bomb sounds like what I need when my son gets moody.

 

There was something lost in translation here, leading to a misunderstanding.

 

Heat and light will destroy any scented product over time. It does not matter if it is fragrance oil, pheromone, or essential oil. This is why you should not display perfume bottles on a windowsill or in a hot steamy bathroom. And never ever leave them in your car. The best way to preserve any of these products is in a cool, dark, dry place.

 

Heat is a perfectly acceptable manner of diffusion for essential oils. It is no different than diffusing perfume oils this way and does not destroy anything.

 

Heat is also perfectly fine for diffusing pheromones.

What is NOT fine, is FLAME.

You do not want pheromones to touch flame because some of them become a toxic gas.

Wax melts are safe, phero candles are not.

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The wax melts are an incredibly efficient way of diffusing pheromones, in my experience.

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Your scentsy warmers however will not be the best fit for Mara's wax. Scentsy is for softer wax than what she uses so won't get hot enough to fully melt and diffuse. You might get lucky with one or two but in general they don't get hot enough.

 

Thanks for noting that, Heather.

Yes, we use the hardest type of wax, and use candle powered wax burners.

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Heather, how does one get the soft soy wax out of the burners once the oils have burned off? Do you just let them evaporate out or do you have to scoop them with a spoon? I've never used that kind. I'm used to the hard wax that pops out when cold.

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I scrape mine out as well, I have an old tea pot I collect leftover wax in. I save cardboard egg containers and dryer lint, stuff the egg holes with the lint, and pour the heated wax from the tea pot over them. Break two eggs off and you have a good fire starter for camp, fireplace or woodstove.

The nice thing about soy is that hot soapy water washes the residue away easily.

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I scrape mine out as well, I have an old tea pot I collect leftover wax in. I save cardboard egg containers and dryer lint, stuff the egg holes with the lint, and pour the heated wax from the tea pot over them. Break two eggs off and you have a good fire starter for camp, fireplace or woodstove.

The nice thing about soy is that hot soapy water washes the residue away easily.

Cool idea. I take a clean jar and put a wick in the bottom then pour wax in the jar when I want to change it. After many times I have a multicolored multi scented candle. I like to recycle. Could also make tea lights this way too.

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I "hot dump" (why does that sound funny?). I also wipe the wax out with a paper towel but it has to be just soft enough but not too soft to work like that. I have so many wax warmers the easiest one is the soapstone I'm assuming because of the weight of the material. The ceramic warmers powered by candles are super hot so you have to be careful.

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I save cardboard egg containers and dryer lint, stuff the egg holes with the lint, and pour the heated wax from the tea pot over them. Break two eggs off and you have a good fire starter for camp, fireplace or woodstove.

 

I am so impressed with you!!!! :D

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I am so impressed with you!!!! :D

Awe shucks, thank you PM, I think I learned that from someone who was a Girl Scout leader many, many moons ago. They work so well and it gets rid of three things that would normally be disposed of.

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Does anyone who's a wax veteran know if I can use fragrance oils in my wax warmer? I heard you can use wax chips/unfragranced wax or coconut oil and add some fragrance oil to it? Or would it be better to just use an oil diffuser thing? I feel like at this point I'm accumulating more perfume than I'll ever be able to finish wearing in my life even if I grew 14 arms, so might as well make my apartment (more like a closet) smell good and slightly more livable...

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Does anyone who's a wax veteran know if I can use fragrance oils in my wax warmer? I heard you can use wax chips/unfragranced wax or coconut oil and add some fragrance oil to it? Or would it be better to just use an oil diffuser thing? I feel like at this point I'm accumulating more perfume than I'll ever be able to finish wearing in my life even if I grew 14 arms, so might as well make my apartment (more like a closet) smell good and slightly more livable...

 

Yes you can! Use wax chips if you have em, rather than coconut oil. Be careful though with perfumes that contain heavy spice especially if it is real spice - they can act like pepper spray in the air esp in a small room. Ask me how I know. ;)

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I scrape mine out as well, I have an old tea pot I collect leftover wax in. I save cardboard egg containers and dryer lint, stuff the egg holes with the lint, and pour the heated wax from the tea pot over them. Break two eggs off and you have a good fire starter for camp, fireplace or woodstove.

The nice thing about soy is that hot soapy water washes the residue away easily.

 

This is insanely genius. I do have a few wax soaked cotton balls in one of my earthquake kits, but this is genius. I'm totally going this!

 

Also a great opportunity to say the words "hot dump." I don't think those two words have ever sequencially come out of my mouth and I'm looking forward to it.

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I used one of my Rose City with open windows yesterday, my whole kitchen smelled amazing!! I usually let the melted was sit and keep adding essential oils for a few days or longer, so I get used to their lower throw and intensity. I am always pleasantly surprised by how powerful Mara's waxes are.

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In my most recent order I'd gotten (apparently the last ?) package of Irish Coffee scented wax melts.  Oh man, these smell amazing!  My bride thinks they smell like coffee scented Tootsie Rolls but to me it does smell more like Irish Coffee (I'd like to think I am more of an authority since it combines two of my favorite things, coffee and whiskey.)  I love how the scent just fills the room with a nice warm, rich scent.  Really nice!

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On 9/4/2019 at 4:09 PM, Potion Master said:

Yup, been working on brewing the NRs and oils for B&B and wax the past week. Still going, will happen soon! Thank you for asking! :)

YAY, this is so exciting !! I've been hoarding my Candied Apple simmer oil from last year, loooove it, & just now ordered some Garland & Lace tarts....the thought of phero'd tarts sounds just amazing, especially with anything w/ alpha nol. I get the best self effects from Lace, can't wait to try these :) 

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I have Garland & Lace on now ( practically flew up to the PO for my package today, lol ) & loooooooooooove it.....LOVE it !! It smells so delicious, & the Lace is definitely apparent & giving my entire house that happy Lace vibe. Can't wait until more of these come out. I have a pumpkin fest today that I've been looking forward to all year & now, I almost don't want to leave 🤣 But I guess it's not a huge tragedy, since my package also contained my UN Lace...so no matter where I am, I'll have my Lace 😍 PM, I've said it before but it's worth repeating...you are a genius

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I never seem to run out of actual wax in my wax warmer, so I just add scent to it. Lately I’ve added a few drops of Pumpkin Soufflé and a little True Confessions oil and it puts everyone in a good mood.

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