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...

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...

Where do flowers come from?  What has happened to those flowers prior to getting here?  Have those who grow the flowers been paid fair wages or treated well?  Are the flowers you purchase toxic? If...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

  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...

Greenwashing is prevalent in many products, including candles. Learn how candlemakers use greenwashing marketing and how you can avoid it.