Be You. Be Proud. LGBTQ+ Soy Candle - Citrus, Agave and Peach

Be You. Be Proud. is a hand-poured soy candle in a 7 oz glass jar, a bright citrus agave scent of orange and lemon peel over agave, tangerine and grapefruit with peach, lime and sugar underneath, made in Holland, Michigan with 100% soy wax, a lead-free cotton wick and phthalate-free fragrance oil.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Orange peel, lemon peel
• Middle: Agave, tangerine, grapefruit
• Base: Peach, lime, sugar

The Be You. Be Proud. candle is a beacon of hope and a celebration of authenticity. Infused with bright citrus and orange peel, it is a reminder to live boldly and with pride. Each flicker of its flame is a testament to the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, lighting the path to a more inclusive and accepting world.

100% of proceeds from this candle are donated to the LGBTQ+ community. Proceeds go to organizations working to provide safe spaces, resources and hope to LGBTQ+ youth, and to end youth suicide. Light it in solidarity, in celebration, or as a gift of support.

Details

• Wax: 100% soy wax
• Wick: cotton, lead free and zinc free
• Net weight: 7 oz
• Burn time: 60+ hours
• Vessel: glass jar
• Scent family: citrus, fresh, fruity
• Fragrance oil: phthalate free
• Also: vegan and pet safe
• Made in: Holland, Michigan, USA

Common questions

What does Be You. Be Proud. smell like?
Orange and lemon peel first, then agave, tangerine and grapefruit, finishing on peach, lime and sugar. Bright, juicy and clean.

How long does it burn?
60+ hours. It is 7 oz of net wax weight in a glass jar.

Where do the proceeds go?
100% of proceeds are donated to organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community, including groups working to end suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.

Is it a good gift?
Yes. It is a common pick for Pride, birthdays and gifts of support, and the citrus scent suits almost anyone.

Where is it made?
Hand-poured in small batches in Holland, Michigan, USA.

Check your Wick – Your candle arrives already trimmed to the ideal burn height. Continue to trim the cotton wick to 1/4 inch with a wick trimmer before lighting. 

First Time Burn – The first time you light a new candle, let it burn for 3-4 hours until the pool of wax reaches the edge of the vessel. If not properly burned, there is a risk of tunneling down the center of the candle and missing out on hours of enjoyable scent.

Length of Burn – Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time as this will cause carbon to collect on the wick and the end of your wick will mushroom.

Stay Even and Draft-Free – Burn your candle on an even  fire resistant surface and stay away from drafts. The breeze will cause your candle wick to create smoke and at times, soot.

Stop Burn –When your candle burns down to less than 1/4 inch, stop using for safety reasons.

Upcycle the Vessel – Use your creativity to repurpose these vessels when you are done burning! 

Aroma components like citrus oils, cinnamon oil, and vanillin in fragrance oils can cause the color of the interior of the vessel to change.  

Wax Melts – Wax melts should only be used in an appropriate wax melt burner. We recommend a 25 watt wax warmer. Follow instructions from the manufacturer of your wax warmer. Add a single piece of the wax melt at a time until the required melted wax fill is reached. Do not overfill. DO NOT pour hot wax down the sink. Keep your wax melts in a cool dry place. 

To remove your wax, melt slightly and gently push the hard wax out of your burner. Using a tissue to scoop up the wax, dispose of the contents.