Thanks Laura!! :wub:
Carrie, I got your message I will respond in a few!
I want to educate you all just a bit on fragrance products in general, since some people said that they have had headache/asthma issues with some scents. This is not to tout my brand but to help you when buying home scents in general
Firstly, The wax used by most major candle companies is Paraffin. Paraffin wax is a petroleum by-product that is created from the sludge waste when crude oil is refined into gasoline. It is toxic and manufactured overseas. Scentsy wax melts are made from Paraffin, as are Yankee, Gold Canyon, etc. etc.
I would recommend those with allergies choose a soy product for home scenting. Soy melts and candles are made from the oil of soybeans, so it is a vegetable wax. Soy wax is a renewable resource. Most of the world’s soy beans are primarily grown on US soil, in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. Soy wax candles burn slower and not as hot as paraffin wax candles or melts. Actually, soy wax candles burn up to 30 to 50 percent longer.
The other issue you can have with commercial fragrance companies are the scents that they use are high in phalates. I choose to make fragrances that are Phalate free. Phalates are chemical compounds used in making artificial fragrances (IE flowers, cookies, etc.) They contain things such as formaldehyde just to name one. Bad stuff, and the stuff that will cause headaches and allergy symptoms.
Like Laura said, I am merging my candles with my perfumes currently so it's a slow going LOL, BUT I do have a PDF catalog that I can send anyone that is interested (Laura has it too!), whether you purchase from me or not, if you are someone who is sensitive to scents or just want to make a change for the better I suggest you finding someone that makes wax products with 100% soy and that takes the care in using Phalate free fragrance in them. You will find that it's just better for you, your kids, and your pets! :wub:
Thanks again Laura!!