October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to bring attention to a misleading marketing strategy being used by many companies, even in the candle business. In October, companies often promote a unique, pink product intended to raise awareness about Breast Cancer. What these companies don’t tell you, however, is oftentimes these products are created using potentially harmful and cancer-causing toxins, and only a small portion of the profit goes to helping those impacted by Breast Cancer.

Even well-meaning small candle makers who use undisclosed fragrance, dyes, or petroleum based waxes, that are unknowingly selling potential endocrine distributors or carcinogens to their customers.


A study published in 2020 (PMID: 33266302), verifies the relationship between exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals to an increased rate of Breast Cancer.

What exactly is an endocrine disruptor? Chemicals that interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system.  
These endocrine disruptors or endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can play harmful tricks on the body, causing it to increase or decrease production of certain hormones and interfering with normal hormone signals and functions. These disruptions have been linked to issues with fertility, kidney disease, reduced sex drive, birth defects, increased risk of cancer and obesity, and more. 
 
Fortunately, there are ways to reduce these risk – beginning with knowing what EDCs are and where they are most prevalent. Our blog post, Ending Endocrine Disruption, goes into detail on the best ways to reduce toxic hormone distruptors in your home. 
Unlike pinkwashing brands, Fontana Candle Co. is the candle company that cares. Our candles are certified MADE SAFE, free from toxins, carcinogens, and endocrine disruptors. 

MADE SAFE breast cancer prevention

Fontana Candle Co invites our customers and followers to nominate a woman in their lives who is bravely battling breast cancer. We would love to hear about this remarkable person, how you know her, and any details you find important to share.

You can submit your nomination by emailing us at customer@fontanacandlecompany.com from now until October 31st. 

In early November, Fontana will select up to 10 nominees to receive a $100 Fontana gift card. While our candles cannot fight their battles, we hope they bring joy and comfort during these challenging times.

11/14/24 Update: Thank you for your nominations! We were honored to hear everyone's remarkable stories and have sent gift cards to Cyndy, Donna, Jill, Courtney, and Allison.

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