Candles should promote relaxation, clarity, and bring peace to your space, not release toxic chemicals into the air! Virgin River Naturals creates phthalate-free candles that are made with ingredients from the earth to keep you inspired and your home smelling beautiful.
What Does Phthalate Free Mean?
Phthalates are chemicals that are associated with endocrine-disrupting properties. That’s not good. Links have been found between the chemical and potentially life-altering concerns like cancer and infertility. When added to candles, they stabilize the fragrance and can extend the potency of the scent. We don’t think it’s worth the risk.
The essential oils used in Virgin River Naturals candles are phthalate-free and all-natural, giving you the cleanest burning candle possible. And, we use a proprietary blend of all-natural waxes.
Why Natural Wax?
Switching to phthalate free candles with natural waxes is the best way to ensure you and your friends and family are not exposed to toxins and other harmful ingredients. It also means you’ll get the slowest burning candles, so you’ll be able to enjoy more calming moments. These natural waxes also do not require fragrance amplifiers and produce less soot. At Virgin River Naturals, we have made sure that clean ingredients and sustainable products are used every step of the way. Natural wax makes candles burn slower and more evenly, so that you can enjoy your candles for longer.
Let’s break down why each wax is an important part of our formula:
Soy Wax
Natural, biodegradable, soot and petrol-free burn: soy wax is a super-ingredient for making the cleanest burning candles. Paraffin wax, on the other hand, can let off all sorts of harmful chemicals into the air. Soy wax is not only kinder to your body, but it is kinder to the earth. After all, it comes from beans! Sustainability is one of the core tenets of our production, and soy wax fits the bill.
Coconut Wax
Coconut wax boasts a lot of the same qualities as soy wax when it comes to clean burning and soot-free air, but as an ingredient, it also has a special purpose. Oily coconut wax provides a low melting point that helps a candle to burn smoothly. We’ve all had candles that don’t melt evenly as they burn, and leave a tower of unused wax behind. What a waste! With coconut wax and proper burning techniques, this is not a problem. So, you can enjoy a clean, phthalate-free candle with a long-lasting burn.
Beeswax
Beeswax finishes out the trio for our super-blend of waxes. meant to give you the cleanest-burning candle possible. Beeswax can act as a hardener for the softer coconut and soy waxes, provides a natural honey color, and actually neutralizes pollutants in the air due to negative ions that are released as it burns. So not only can beeswax give you a clean burn, it can also ensure that the rest of your air is pollutant-free as well. Thanks, Utah bees!
Natural wax is the most important element to create safe, quality candles. Our proprietary blend creates the perfect base, making our products some of the slowest burning candles on the market.
Clean and Safe Scents
Our candles are scented with premium essential oils. By burning phthalate-free candles, you are not only getting a purer and more natural scent, but you also avoid releasing dangerous chemicals into the air. All of our products are an homage to nature, and we follow that ethos in every element of production. Whether you want to evoke that post-rainstorm smell, a relaxing meditation, or a fun summer day at the beach, we have a natural scent to transport you there.
Earth-Friendly All the Way
We believe that creating the cleanest candle shouldn’t stop at the tip of the wick. All the materials used for packing our candles are also natural and recyclable. Our jars and tins are made to be reused, and our boxes are made of natural kraft paper. Our products are also never tested on animals (just us), ensuring that every aspect of Virgin River Naturals is just that: natural.
How To Properly Burn a Candle
So you have a Virgin River Naturals candle, and you want to ensure that you get the slowest burning candle possible and ensure optimal use.
- First, trim the wick to ¼ of an inch before each lighting–our custom embossed wick trimmer is perfect for this.
- Then, place the candle on a safe, level surface. Be sure to keep it away from anything flammable and out of reach of children and pets.
- Then light the candle with our matches. Our matchbooks are made in a former mill building in New Hampshire and are a great option for lighting your candles.
- Finally, enjoy the cleanest burning candle you’ve ever had. Enjoy the scent, purifying elements, and beautiful ambiance it provides.
By adhering to this simple ritual, you can ensure a safe and sustainable usage of your Virgin River Naturals candle and enjoy it for many peaceful hours.
Shop Virgin River Naturals For the Whole Package
Natural ingredients, sustainability, and cruelty-free practices are all elements that complement one another, and we are committed to all of them. Shop our all-natural candles and room sprays today for a purifying scent that you can feel good about, scents you won’t be able to get enough of, and long-lasting ambiance.
