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...

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...

Lymphatic System: The detox pathway you might be forgetting about.

Are you embarking on a non-toxic lifestyle? That's brilliant! You won't regret it. But there are a few things to consider before you do. Some people can feel worse before they feel better when they...

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 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...

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...