A Complete Guide to Non-Toxic Candles

 Nobody wants to spread toxins in their home. Yet, the general belief is that candles are non-toxic and completely safe. Unfortunately, many candles continue to contain toxic ingredients and other potential irritants. The trouble is,...

Using Essential Oil Candles During Stress Prevention Month

When life gets overwhelming, finding simple tools to help calm your mind and restore balance is essential. A candle, often viewed as just a source of ambiance, may play a surprisingly powerful role in stress...

What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) & Fragrance Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, also called Idiopathic Environmental Intolerances (IEI), is a chronic illness with physical symptoms caused by exposure to certain chemicals, even at extremely low levels. The chemicals...

Secrets in Fragrance Can Harm Someone?!

Fontana Candle Company often brags about our ingredient transparency and our pure 100% natural ingredients, but what don’t we have in our candles? Conventional store-bought candles have a number of harmful chemical additives, used to...

Our MADE SAFE Certification - A Q&A with our Founders

If you've been following our company on social media, or receive our emails, you have probably heard us proudly talk about our MADE SAFE® Certification! The MADE SAFE® seal confirms that a household product is...

Understanding Total Toxic Burden

You’ve probably heard the term “toxic burden” used in conversations about health and wellness. But what does it mean, exactly? In a nutshell, toxic burden refers to the amount of toxins that your body is...

Seasonal Toxin Exposure: What's in Fake Fog?

If you attend a party or visit a haunted house this Halloween season, you may see a fog machine creating a spooky atmosphere. When it comes to your health, fake fog is spookier than it...

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...

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...