As we learn more about endocrine disruptors, essential oils, and indoor air quality, it's only natural to give our favorite scented products a closer look.
Let's take a look at Yankee Candle's formulas and break down some of their most common ingredients to help shed light on which scents may be friendlier for regular use than others.
When shopping for candles, there are three primary ingredients to consider: – the wax – the wick – the fragrance
Most of their candles use "Premium-grade paraffin wax", which is derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale.
Most of Yankee candles are made in the U.S. and Europe, so lead wicks are not something you really have to worry about.
Under U.S. law, companies are allowed to hide almost 4,000 different chemicals in their products under the one ingredient label of “fragrance.”