What You Didn’t Know About Most Candles

Did you know, most conventional candles are made of paraffin wax, which is a petroleum waste product that’s chemically bleached and that releases highly toxic benzene and toluene (known carcinogens) when burned? Totally yuck.

So, what should you look for when buying candles?

✓ Natural, made with plant-based wax or beeswax

✓ Free of petroleum

✓ Free of harmful synthetic fragrances

✓ Free of parabens

To make the search easier for you, Package Free has nontoxic candles, made by small vendors, that DELIVER on sustainability, zero waste, clean air, AND aesthetics.

Tin and glass candles

Pillar and Tapered Candles

Birthday Candles

Hanukkah and Shabbat Candles