Making your own candles is more than just a creative activity. It’s a way to fill your home with warmth, fragrance, and atmosphere, entirely your own. Especially when working with natural ingredients like cocoa butter, you're not only creating a beautiful final product but also making a conscious choice for quality and simplicity.
In this article, you’ll discover how to make candles with cocoa butter, why it’s a surprisingly great ingredient, and how you can use it in your natural DIY projects.
Why make your own candles?
Candles have been loved for centuries for their calming presence and gentle scent. But anyone who has read the label on a standard scented candle knows they often contain paraffin, synthetic fragrances, or other chemical additives. That’s why more and more people are choosing to make their own candles using natural ingredients.
When you make candles yourself, you know exactly what goes into them. You avoid harmful substances, create your own custom scent, and give old jars and holders a second life. On top of that, candle making is a calming ritual that fits perfectly into a mindful, sustainable lifestyle.
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Making candles with cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is best known for its moisturizing properties in natural skincare, but did you know it can also play a beautiful role in candle making? Thanks to its firm texture and low melting point, cocoa butter blends well with plant-based waxes like soy wax or rapeseed wax.
The result? A soft, creamy candle that burns slowly and releases a subtle chocolate scent.
Cacaogenot’s pure cocoa butter is perfect for this kind of use. Because it’s unrefined, it retains its natural aroma and color, giving your DIY candles an extra natural touch.
How to make your own candles with cocoa butter
Want to make your own candles with a natural touch? This basic recipe is a great place to start:
What you'll need:
- 100 g soy wax or rapeseed wax
- 25 g cocoa butter from Cacaogenot
- Optional: essential oils (such as lavender, orange, or eucalyptus)
- Wicks and containers (glass jars or recycled teacups)
- Wooden stick or clothespin to hold the wick in place
- Double boiler or heatproof bowl for melting (au bain-marie)
Step-by-step guide:
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1. Melt the soy wax and cocoa butter using a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat once everything is fully melted.
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3. (Optional) Add 10–15 drops of essential oil.
4. Place the wick in the center of your container and pour in the warm mixture.
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5. Let the candle set for at least 24 hours before use.
These candles burn gently, without smoke or chemical scent, and create a soft ambiance in any space.
Creative variations
Once you're comfortable with the basic recipe, you can experiment as much as you like:
- Add dried flowers or herbs for a rustic look
- Pour multiple layers in different colors for a playful effect
- Pour multiple layers in different colors for a playful effect
Thanks to the versatility of cocoa butter, you can keep trying new variations. And with a larger quantity, like Cacaogenot’s 2kg pack, you’ll have enough for multiple projects.
What makes Cacaogenot different?
In a world full of ingredients with unclear origins, Cacaogenot offers a reliable and transparent alternative. Our pure cocoa butter is 100% unrefined, free from additives, ethically sourced, and loved by both home crafters and small businesses. Whether you're making natural cosmetics or your own candles, you're working with a base ingredient that is pure, nourishing, and versatile.
What sets Cacaogenot apart is not just the quality of the cocoa butter, but also the quantity in which it’s available. Thanks to our larger 2 kg and 4 kg packs, you’ll always have enough supply for all your creative projects without needing to restock in small amounts. It’s ideal for anyone who regularly makes DIY candles, body butters, or natural skincare.
Cacaogenot combines fair pricing with transparency, reliability, and a clear focus: one product, in its purest form. That gives you the confidence to build your own sustainable ritual.
A sustainable DIY project that suits you
Making your own candles fits perfectly within the same philosophy as creating natural skincare products: you choose consciously, make it yourself, and know exactly what you’re using. This is what Cacaogenot is all about going back to basics with pure ingredients that nourish both your body and your senses.
Whether you’re making candles for yourself, your family, or as part of a creative project, cocoa butter adds a personal, well-crafted touch to your creations.
Ready to dive into natural DIY projects like candle making or self-care? Cacaogenot’s unrefined cocoa butter is the perfect foundation. Honest, pure, and endlessly versatile, from skincare to creating a cozy home atmosphere.
Let yourself be inspired by what you can create with just one simple ingredient. Start your sustainable, natural project today and experience the power of simplicity