Do Bath and Body Works candles contain paraffin?

Bath & Body Works currently offers two different formulas of wax for our candles. The main ingredients for all formulas are vegetable wax, paraffin wax, and soy.

Are Bath & Body Works candles toxic?

The toxicity part of Bath And Body Works candles starts with paraffin wax (as mentioned above), although it doesn't end there. Other chemicals and synthetic ingredients that make those candles smell so lovely and look so pretty also add to the chemical cocktail of air pollutants.

Why you shouldn't burn Bath and Body Works candles?

Not just fragrance, but candles made from petroleum/paraffin emit toxic fumes into your home!

What candles are paraffin free?

Soy wax, beeswax and coconut wax are all great options. Be sure to make sure labels say the candles are 100% soy or beeswax (companies like to create blends with paraffin wax because it's cheaper) and if possible, I like to buy sustainably sourced candles!

Does Bath and Body Works have harmful chemicals?

They include phthalates, carcinogens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), allergens, irritants, and more. Yes, every single one of Bath and Body Works' products could easily include multiple toxins that fit into any of those categories (or several of them!).

CANDLE TIPS

What are Bath and Body Works candles made of?

Bath & Body Works currently offers two different formulas of wax for our candles. The main ingredients for all formulas are vegetable wax, paraffin wax, and soy. Our Signature Collection Candles are considered vegetable wax candles. Although soy is an ingredient, our candles are not considered soy candles.

Does Bath and Body Works have formaldehyde?

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not set limits for the use of formaldehyde, our personal care products may contain low levels of commonly used formaldehyde-releasing preservatives consistent with industry standards.

What is the healthiest candle to burn?

Beeswax candles are the healthiest choice in candles. Made from the caps of bee honeycombs, beeswax candles burn clean, are very long-burning, and give off a pleasant natural fragrance as they burn. Beeswax candles are dripless when burned properly, and release negative ions which help clean the air in a room.

Do Yankee Candles have paraffin?

Yankee candles are made from paraffin wax, as well as essential oils for fragrance and cotton for the wicks.

What's the safest candle?

Are Wallflowers from Bath and Body Works toxic?

Since Wallflowers contain ingredients like formaldehyde, phthalates, and VOCs, this can make them potentially toxic to you and your family when inhaled. Air freshener poisoning symptoms can include allergy symptoms, hormone disruption, coughing, stomach upset, and more.

Are wax melts safer than candles?

Wax melts are safer than scented candles

Elements such as lead, phthalates, and formaldehyde. Those things are released into your air and left on your walls along with the black soot from the burning wick. Scented candles can be toxic, Scentsy wax melts are not.

Are soy wax candles toxic?

Soy wax is a natural product that has these general properties: Non-Toxic - meaning that soy wax is not poisonous. Made of either 100% soybean oil or a combination of other non-soy materials (animal products and/or other vegetable products).

Is paraffin a wax?

Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum by dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks. It is used in candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators. It assists in extracting perfumes from flowers, forms a base for medical ointments, and supplies a waterproof coating for wood.

Are Bath and Body Works candles good quality?

Bath & Body Works has always been a top contender when it comes to quality candles and addictive scents. Yes. There's a reason that Bath & Body Works has been the mainstream go-to for all things fragrance. The brand delivers quality fragrances that disperses widely without being overpowering.

Are Bath and Body Works candles safe for babies?

No, don't use Bath and Body Works candles around babies. You can put them in the nursery for an hour or two, but that's it. Bath and Body Works candles are generally considered safe but don't put them near your baby for too long.

Is soy wax better than paraffin wax?

Soy wax contains nothing artificial, which makes it a better alternative to old-fashioned paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum oil and produces harmful by-products when burned or melted. Soy wax is non-toxic making it better both for the environment and your health!

What is the most natural wax for candles?

Paraffin Wax

The most commonly used and least-expensive candle wax, paraffin can be used to make many types of candles, including pillars, containers, votives, tealights, tapers and tarts. Soy wax is a 100% all-natural wax made from hydrogenated soybean oil that is available in several forms, including soy wax flakes.

Do Jo Malone candles contain paraffin?

The smell doesn't envelope the room like its expensive counterpart, or leave a trace long after it's been blown out. Worth noting, the candle is the only one of the four to be made from paraffin wax.

What candles are toxic?

Avoid aromatherapy candles made of paraffin—a petroleum byproduct—which releases carcinogenic soot when burned. The soot can also cause respiratory problems and will aggravate the conditions of those who already have asthma, lung, or heart problems.

Are beeswax candles toxic?

Beeswax candles (like ours!) trump all other candles for their many and varied health benefits. Firstly as they are all natural, there are no toxic byproducts created when burned.

Are coconut wax candles safe?

COCONUT WAX

It's non toxic and burns cleaner than other types of candle wax. Coconut wax emits zero soot particles and does not blacken walls nor add toxic carcinogens into the air. In addition, it burns slower and longer.

Where are Bath and Body Works candles made?

All products are manufactured in the USA unless specifically stated on the product. Specific manufacturing information is proprietary because we own the rights to the product and formula.

Why are Bath and Body Works candles so expensive?

The company charges so much because of its extensive marketing, rotating product selection, and generous store policies. It has solidified itself as a leader in the fragrance market and is able to charge high prices for its products.

Is Bath and Body Works paraben free?

And our newest member of the Bath & Body Works soap family, our rich, non-drying gentle gel, is as equally fabulous! It's made without dyes and parabens, but it is made with good-for-you ingredients like shea extract, vitamin E, aloe and essential oils.