the nook at jensan
Brigantine Soy Candle - Behind the Name
Candles are often named after the fragrance notes used in the product. Some of our candles are aptly named in this manner. However, when deciding on the names for the new soy candles for men from our Mawuli Men’s Collection, we knew that in addition to capturing and symbolizing the fragrances, we also wanted names that conveyed strength, an adventurous spirit, and a love of new experiences.
Moisturize Your Winter Skin
Perfect for winter skin, our body butters are made with certified organic shea butter and the organic oils of jojoba and coconut.
7 Surprising Health Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil
Caring for Your Scented Candle and Understanding Burn Times
Properly caring for your scented candle is key to extending its life span. The burn time of candles varies depending on size, the wick (some wicks burn faster than others) and more importantly, the air that filters through a room. Even with all the windows and doors of your home closed, there is always a flow of air throughout the rooms. And since the air current varies from room to room, the burn time of your candle can vary for this reason. The stronger the air current, the shorter the life span of your candle. So you can have two candles of the same size that have different life spans.
For instance, you can burn pillar candle (A) in your bedroom and it could last for about 50 hours in burn time. You can then burn the exact same candle (B) in the living room and have it only last for about 40 hours. The difference maybe because there is more foot traffic in and out of the living room or that it’s closer to the front door that opens on a regular basis and brings in a stronger air current into the living room. All this you should keep in mind when considering the burn time of your candle.
Trimming away the used portion of the wick prior to each use can also extend the life of your candle. Relighting the burnt part of the wick will result in a larger flame which will melt the wax at a faster rate. Trim the wick on pillar candles approximately 1/4 to 3/8; and 3/8 to 1/2 inch on container candles each time they are lit.
At JenSan Home and Body, we thoroughly test the burn time of all our candles under various circumstances to come up with realistic life spans. We are not out to fool anyone into buying our candles by promoting outlandish burn times. We are very confident in our product and feel that once a customer tries our candles, they will want to repeat the experience.
Choosing the Right Candle: Caring for Your Candle and Fragrance Oils vs Essential Oils
One of the reasons that led to Jennifer and I starting JenSan was our love of scented candles. We both purchased so many of them on a regular basis that Jennifer decided to try her hand at making her own. She was very successful and after great positive response from family and friends, we decided to launch JenSan Candles.
Behind the Scenes Peek at JenSan Home and Body
Left to right: Jennifer cuts some soap loafs in preparation for curing; Palmarosa soap loaf; Gathering ingredients to to make Lavender Rose Scrub; Mixing Lavender Rose Scrub; Samples of finished scrubs.
JenSan Featured in Etsy Marketing Video
We're so excited to share the news that JenSan Home and Body has been featured in this Etsy Marketing Video! It was filmed a while ago and dying to share the news with you and now it has officially launched and so we can.
Beautify Your Summer Skin with a JenSan Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub


JenSan featured on EmmalineBride.com

Hello, hello! Today we’re talking about wedding favors: have you selected what you’ll offer to guests? A wedding favor is an excellent way to say thank you and show guests your appreciation. A wedding favor is not necessarily extravagant; it is meant to be a small token of your appreciation and a take-home gift for guests. Read More
Related articles
- Make Your Wedding Favor Special (ellenbride.wordpress.com)
- Personalized wedding favors will add a touch of class to your ceremony (personalcreations.com)