Palm Wax
Posted in Arts and Crafts on 08/04/2009 01:37 am by adminPalm Wax
Candles have been used for centuries to provide light and, to a lesser extent, warmth. The wick candle as we know it today was invented by the Romans, although the Egyptians had something similar. The earliest candles were made of wax – or tallow – fashioned from animal fats, particularly goat and sheep fats. Not surprisingly, these earliest candles were somewhat crude, emitting foul odours and unpleasant soot.
Thankfully, candle-making has moved on since those times and scented candles are available today in a range of different types of wax, each of which has a number of distinct characteristics.
Beeswax candles, which are often regarded as the connoisseur’s choice, have been around since the Middle Ages and offer a winning combination of a warm, golden colour and natural honey-sweet aroma. Beeswax candles also offer the purest, cleanest flame of the available waxes with the added benefit of purifying the air, acting like a natural air freshener, a particularly significant attribute where indoor air quality is an issue, for example where someone suffers from asthma or is prone to other allergies. However, beeswax candles tend to be more expensive than candles made from other waxes, although devotees would argue that the initial cost is well worth it for such a wholesome, natural product and is more than made up for by the fact that beeswax candles last longer than the alternatives.
Paraffin wax which arrived around 1850 is still the most commonly wax used in candle-making today. It is relatively inexpensive to produce and as a result tends to be the wax of choice for manufacturers of mass-produced candles. However, paraffin wax is, of course, a by-product of petroleum, a non-renewable resource, meaning, unlike beeswax and other waxes made from plant sources, it does not sit well with the modern consumer’s demand for renewable, green products.
So exactly what choice is available today for someone looking for a more environmentally sound choice of wax for their scented candles? Fortunately there are several options.These modern eco-friendly waxes include coconut wax, palm wax and, most popular of all – soy wax, derived from the ubiquitous soya bean. Soy wax is made from hydrogenated soya bean oil and was invented in the early 1990′s by Michael Richards who was looking for a less expensive, cleaner (and greener) wax to use in his candle-making. Candles made of soy wax are extremely adaptable and can be scented with a wide variety of fragrances and essential oils. When compared to paraffin wax, soy candles burn cleanly, with little or no soot, and are also less likely to be an irritant to people sensitive to allergies. They also burn longer and more evenly than paraffin candles, so you can indulge your scented candle habit more regularly with soy candles.
Another natural product, palm wax was also developed in 1990s, around the same time as soy wax. It burns with no soot and makes beautiful candles,with stable colours. Like soy wax, palm wax also burns very cleanly and for longer than paraffin, indeed, almost as long as beeswax candles. It is often used in combinations with some other natural waxes like beeswax and soy wax.
When you are choosing scented candles there are number of factors which will affect your decision, including budget, the scents or fragrances available and the candle’s design and packaging. In addition to these considerations, as we hope the above will demonstrate, it is also worth paying attention to the type of wax used to make the candle.
Further information on scented candles made from a variety of different waxes is available from The Scented Candle Store where you will also find out a lot more about scented candles and how to choose the right one for your needs.
What’s the best hand cream for day care workers, nurses or other people who frequently wash their hands?
I work at a daycare and change diapers, feed, and clean all day, so I’m constantly washing my hands. I would say I wash them between 40-60 times a day. My skin is so dry and thick, you can pinch the back of my knuckels and the skin doesn’t go back. I get paper cuts easily and I have tiny painful bumps on my palms and sometimes back of my hands (the doctor says it’s ezcema from dry skin). I’ve recently thought about the paraffin wax baths, but not sure if it’s worth the investment. Is there anything that you can recommend from experience or someone who you know. It seems that I’ve tried 5-6 different creams and it’s just not enough. Thank you!
Probably your best move is to get some alcohol based hand gel and use that to wash your hands unless they are visibly soiled. Most of the hand gels have some sort of glycerin or lanolin in them and dont dry your hands out as bad as soap and water. Also, DO NOT use antibacterial soap.
If you are washing your hands with soap and water, the friction and the running water wash off the bacteria. If you are using the hand gel, the alcohol kills any bacteria on your skin.
Antibacterial soaps do both wash off and kill. However, the pH of antibacterial soap is very high so it strips your skin of its natural oils and protective layer called the acid mantle. Dove is the best, commonly found soap to use to keep your acid mantle intact.
I am a nurse and use hand gel (which is recommended by the CDC) about 20 or more times a day. I use no lotions or creams and have no issues with dry hands.
As long as the gel has 60% alcohol, it is effective!~
Another thing you can do is when you get home from work and ready for bed, slather some plain Vaseline on your hands and go to bed. If you can wear some type of breathable glove while you are sleeping it will make the Vaseline soften your hands up faster. Like those brown work gloves! You wont have to do it every day, just a few times a week until you get them in the shape you want them.
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