What is Really in an Apple Spice Fragrance Candle?

Step aside, Pumpkin Spice—this Fall, Apple is taking center stage! While Pumpkin Spice usually dominates the season, Apple Spice is increasingly making its mark. We've previously explored the ingredients of a Pumpkin Spice fragrance candle,...

What is Really in a Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Candle?

Pumpkin Spice and everything not so nice? When you love Fall as much as we do, it is easy to get caught up in the Pumpkin Spice craze. But we want you to think again...

Why Coconut Probably Isn't the Only Ingredient in that Coconut Wax Candle

As many of you know, it has become increasingly challenging to distinguish between genuinely nontoxic brands from those that are merely greenwashing. This issue is even prevalent in the candle industry, where a growing number...

EWG Verified: 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! We now have over 100 of our products MADE SAFE...

Is Stress a Toxin?

At Fontana, our mission stretches beyond just highlighting the tangible toxins that might infiltrate your daily life, such as harmful chemicals found in fragrances. In our holistic approach to wellness, we recognize that the mental...

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."...

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...

Ingredients to Avoid in Lip Balm

Just like candles, lip balm is a product that is likely in everyone’s home but is severely lacking in regulation. When starting the journey to nontoxic living, it can be easy to overlook everyday products...

What’s Really in Kids’ Candy Flavored Lip Balms?

Lip Smackers were introduced in 1973 as “the world’s first flavored lip balm”. Since then, kids and teens have been obsessed with the brightly colored, scented, and flavored brand. The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG)...