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)...

Ingredients to Avoid in Bar Soap

Did you see the news? Fontana has launched a Soap & Renew Bar Soap Collection! Why? Because most store-bought bar soaps have harmful ingredients in them, even if they are advertised as “natural” or for “sensitive...

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...

Fontana Comes Clean Q&A: Why we don't use Organic Beeswax & Coconut Oil

Welcome to "Fontana Comes Clean" where our Founders answer your burning questions. (pun intended)! The one question we get is why don't we use organic beeswax and coconut oil in our candles and wax melts? We...