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We put up a billboard that said "most candles are bad."

Yes, we are the candle company that put up a billboard on the exit of a major highway in our hometown of Lancaster, PA that said "Sorry Travis, Jason is right: most candles are bad."...
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What's New at Fontana?

If you haven't purchased from us since last Fall, you might notice that Fontana looks a bit different this year! This is because we've been hard at work developing new scents, making adjustments to our...
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Why Does Fontana Use Wooden Wicks?

Conventional store-bought big brand candles use braided cotton wicks that are bleached white. These wicks can also contain a core in order to enhance the burn and keep the wick upright, which can be made...
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Holiday 2022 Non-Toxic Gift Guide

We love using holiday gifting as an excuse to introduce our loved ones to our favorite non-toxic brands and products that we use on a daily basis! The entire Fontana Team weighed in and submitted...
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Sunscreen isn't the only product contaminated with Benzene.

If you haven't seen it plastered on the news, In July 2022, there was a nationwide recall of Banana Boat Sunscreen due to the presence of the carcinogen, Benzene. Scientists are increasingly finding benzene and...
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Founder's Favorites: Valentine's Day Gift Guide

There’s no better way to say you care about your special someone (or yourself!) by gifting them the best in natural and nontoxic products! Here’s the top products that the Fontana Team is loving for...
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Palo Santo: Our New Favorite Non-Toxic Wellness Ritual

Palo santo (Bursera graveolens) is a new addition to our Fontana family of home-scenting options, but the aromatic wood has been valued for its therapeutic properties for centuries. In fact, palo santo literally translates to...
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What's Really In My Favorite Holiday Candles?

Would it even be the holidays without the aromas of fresh cut Christmas trees, bayberry, peppermint candy canes, gingerbread, and sugar cookies baking in the oven? Just thinking about these scents gives you a holly...
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What’s In My Favorite Fall Scented Candle?

  It happens every year at the first hint of cool air, shorter days, and a tinge of color in the trees; just like that, there is Pumpkin Spice everywhere! Pumpkin Spice lattes are served on...