You’ve heard the stories and seen the headlines about "toxic candles" poisoning homes with less-than-ideal ingredients. As passionate candle makers, we understand why you’re searching for healthier, more sustainable options.
But is there really such a thing as a nontoxic candle?
What Are Non-Toxic Candles?
Non-toxic candles are crafted without any synthetic chemicals that can release harmful pollutants into your home. These candles prioritize natural ingredients that enhance, rather than compromise, your indoor air quality. Ours are made from Sustainable Organic Coconut Wax
The synthetic fragrances that create candle scents usually contain phthalates. As candles burn, phthalates are released into the air where they may be inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Once they enter the bloodstream, they can aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms in some people and have been found to alter hormone levels. But phthalates aren't the only chemical you should be concerned of in a fragrance...
Why Tabor + Olive is your best choice
Paraffin wax is toxic. Soy for candle wax is a renewable and natural option but there is no such thing as Non-GMO soy. A lot of harmful pesticides and fertilizers are used in farming and growing soy, and those chemicals are burned into the air you breathe. The time invested in harvesting organic soy, I argue the point that it's set aside to turn into candle wax.
Aside from the other negative stigma recently associated with soy, it is not sustainable or environmentally friendly.
On the other hand, coconuts do not require pesticides or any kind of fertilizers to grow. They are organically made and harvested by hand, which makes them eco-friendly. Coconuts are also Non-GMO and have no genetic modifications, unlike soy.
Our candle wax is 100% sustainable coconut wax. Tabor + Olive proudly set a new industry standard by also eliminating not only phthalates, but also hazardous chemicals found in fragrance such as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, organ toxins and acute toxins.
The wicks we use are 100% cotton and are lead, zinc and bleach free.
We have several candle collections to browse, as well as unscented options. Shop our Premium Non-Toxic Candles
Want to know everything we don't allow in our products? Check out our Chemical Exclusion List