What Is Natural Fragrance, and is it Safe?

Unfortunately, because components that go into giving a candle or any scented product its unique smell are considered a trade secret under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966, manufacturers do not have to...

California’s Fragrance Right to Know Act Reveals Toxic Chemicals – But There’s More to Disclose

If you’ve followed Fontana Candle Company or the non-toxic industry for some time, you’re likely already in on the secret that so many traditional companies don’t want you to know about: that hidden within their...

Ending Endocrine Disruption: How to Reduce Toxic Hormone Disruptors in Your Home

Scented candles, carpets, unfiltered drinking water, pesticides, and some cosmetics each share something in common – something none of their manufacturers want you to know about. Within each seemingly unrelated product are endocrine disruptors, chemicals...

Air Fresheners are Bad for Your Health – But There’s a Solution

Whether it’s as a finishing touch after cleaning or to help mask a bad odor, room sprays have long been a go-to for freshening up the home. However, while conventional room sprays may eliminate odors...

The Ingredients Hiding in Spring Scented Fragrance

With the arrival of Spring comes warmer temperatures, longer days, and bright and floral scents! Citrus and floral notes abound, especially in Spring scented products. The store shelves are full of Lavender, Lemongrass, Sea Salt,...

Falling in Love with Fragrance: The Tie Between Scents and Emotional Sentiments

Our sense of smell has a stronger link to our memories and emotions than any of our other senses.  However, while fragrances can remind us of people or memories that we love, toxic ingredients mean...

The Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Your Laundry

Fabric softeners and dryer sheets are commonly used to soften clothes and leave it smelling fresh. However, it’s important to know what chemicals are in the products that you use on your clothing. Learn about...

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...

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...