🕯️ Candle lovers… this is something more people should know.
A lot of conventional candles are made with paraffin wax, which comes from petroleum. Most people buy a candle based on how good it smells, how pretty it looks, or how cozy it makes a room feel — but very few stop to ask what it is actually made of.
And that matters.
When paraffin candles burn, they can release more soot and indoor air pollution than many people realize. In fact, a 2012 study presented in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that paraffin candles emitted 50- to 60-fold higher concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) compared to soy wax candles! Soy candles produced very low levels.
That is one of the big reasons we do things differently at All Naturals.
We believe you should be able to enjoy a candle without feeling like you have to ignore what is going into the air around you. A candle should help create a peaceful atmosphere, not make you second-guess the ingredients.
There is no specific federal law in the United States that requires candle distributors or manufacturers to list the full ingredients (such as exact wax type, fragrance ingredients, dyes, etc.) on the label. We have nothing to hide, thus all our ingredients can be found on the label of each acandle and on our website, in the description box.
That is why we focus on soy and soon beeswax-based waxes instead of paraffin. Yes, our prices are higher than the parafin ones but for a good reason. We care about cleaner ingredients, better choices, and products that feel more in line with a natural home and a more mindful lifestyle.
No candle is something you should burn carelessly, so here are a few simple tips that help make any candle safer to enjoy:
• place it on a heat-safe, non-flammable surface
• keep it away from curtains, furniture, blankets, and anything flammable
• never leave a burning candle unattended
• trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn
• keep candles out of reach of children and pets
• burn them in a well-ventilated room
• avoid burning too many candles at once in a small enclosed space
At the end of the day, we are not just here for good smells. We are here for a better kind of candle experience — one that feels cozy, intentional, and more honest.
And now we want real opinions:
If a candle smells amazing but is made with petroleum-based paraffin, would you still buy it — or is that a dealbreaker for you?
Drop your honest answer in the comments. We are curious to see where people stand 👇
Out candle store: www.AllNaturals.Shop
In the next post we will talk about the natural oils and if and how they affect us just by being exposed to a candle in the room.
Stay tuned!
