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...

Our Favorite Tips for Holiday Self-Care

The holidays can be stressful. Give yourself the gift of self-care. We hope you can take a few moments to relax and breathe in these next few weeks. Here's some of our favorite tips for...

Holiday 2022 Non-Toxic Gift Guide

We love using holiday gifting as an excuse to introduce our loved ones to our favorite non-toxic brands and products that we use on a daily basis! The entire Fontana Team weighed in and submitted...

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 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...

Founder's Favorites: Summer Products

As the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and we have slightly more free time because it is not candle season! This is our time to recharge; time to get outside! We are sharing...

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...