The present invention provides a topical formulation and method of use where the formulation comprises macqui berry or a macqui berry extract containing anthocyanins having a very high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). The formulation provides the macqui berry in a stabilized form which includes a glucuronide or glycuronide, a photostabilizing agent, encapsulation, or light- and/or air-blocking packaging.

Container for candle product intended to be filled with a flammable material, through which a wick is passing. The container is provided with a bottom and with side walls and is made of plastic. The plastic is a polymer containing 40% to 99.99 wt. of polylactide PLA and 0.01% to 60 wt. % of ammonium polyphosphate APP. The polylactide PLA may be a mixture of poly-L-lactide PLLA and poly-D-lactide PDLA isomers, wherein the mixture contains at least 80 wt. % of PLLA and not more than 20 wt. % of PDLA. Ammonium polyphosphate APP may be microencapsulated, wherein microcapsules have a diameter of 25.sub.jun to 55.sub.jun and may contain a melamin coating.

Container for candle product intended to be filled with a flammable material, through which a wick is passing. The container is provided with a bottom and with side walls and is made of plastic. The plastic is a polymer containing 40% to 99.99 wt. of polylactide PLA and 0.01% to 60 wt. % of ammonium polyphosphate APP. The polylactide PLA may be a mixture of poly-L-lactide PLLA and poly-D-lactide PDLA isomers, wherein the mixture contains at least 80 wt. % of PLLA and not more than 20 wt. % of PDLA. Ammonium polyphosphate APP may be microencapsulated, wherein microcapsules have a diameter of 25.sub.jun to 55.sub.jun and may contain a melamin coating.

A wooden wick for use in a wax candle comprising a strip of a predetermined wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Such wick further includes a wood booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness adhered to the strip of wood.

A fuel element suitable for use in a candle assembly apparatus is described. The fuel element includes one or more surface recesses or portions configured to cooperate with other like fuel elements when stacked one atop another. A candle assembly apparatus is also described, including: a reservoir for holding fuel; a dispenser for cutting and/or feeding one or more fuel elements from the reservoir to an assembly zone to form a fuel stack; a loader for loading a fuel plug and/or a taper into the fuel stack in the assembly zone. Also described is a candle including: one or more fuel elements, including one or more through holes disposed along its length; and one or more scented fuel plugs or tapers disposed in the one or more through holes. Additionally described is a method for building a candle, the method including the steps of: removing one or more fuel elements from a fuel cartridge; mounting one or more fuel plugs or tapers on a taper holder; joining the one or more fuel elements and the fuel plug or taper so that the fuel plug or taper is disposed within the one or more fuel elements.

This invention relates to a pre-blended candle wax product, method and kit for quickly and easily pouring a candle or candle product. The product, method and kit may be used to offer an environmentally friendly option for re-pouring candle wax into a previously used candle container or any other suitable container.

A refillable candle system includes an outer container having an outer wall and a base configured to support the outer container on a flat surface; the outer container includes an aperture extending all the way through the base; the base of the outer container further includes a recess; a magnet secured in the recess that is exposed to an interior of the outer container; and one or more inner containers that fit within the outer container, the inner container being comprised of a material that is attracted to the magnet; the inner container being filled with a burnable substance and wick.

An apparatus for automatically straightening a candle wick inside a receptacle containing a fusible combustible material in the solidification phase is provided that includes a detection system operable to detect an initial position of the wick inside the receptacle, a movable gripping system operable to grasp and displace the wick, and a control system connected to the detection system to drive it in a detecting manner and receive the initial position. The control system is connected to the gripping system to drive it in a gripping and displacing manner, from a rest configuration to an initial configuration in which the gripping system grasps the wick in its initial position and then to a final configuration in which the gripping system has vertically straightened the wick.

A wax composition is disclosed, comprising a hydrogenated natural oil with (i) at least about 50 wt % of a triacylglycerol component having a fatty acid composition from about 14 to about 25 wt % C16:0 fatty acid, about 45 to about 60 wt % C18:1 fatty acid and about 20 to about 30 wt % C18:0 fatty acid, (ii) a nickel content of less than 1 ppm, and (iii) a melt point of about 49° C. to about 57° C. The hydrogenated natural oil is filtered and/or bleached to obtain a nickel content of less than 0.5 ppm. A candle is also disclosed, comprising a wick and the above described wax.

A wax composition is disclosed, comprising a hydrogenated natural oil with (i) at least about 50 wt % of a triacylglycerol component having a fatty acid composition from about 14 to about 25 wt % C16:0 fatty acid, about 45 to about 60 wt % C18:1 fatty acid and about 20 to about 30 wt % C18:0 fatty acid, (ii) a nickel content of less than 1 ppm, and (iii) a melt point of about 49° C. to about 57° C. The hydrogenated natural oil is filtered and/or bleached to obtain a nickel content of less than 0.5 ppm. A candle is also disclosed, comprising a wick and the above described wax.