There are few things that can make your home feel more peaceful and relaxing than a beautiful candle slowly burning on one of your tables. However, despite the fact that candles are a wonderful thing to have in your home, not all candles are created equally. In fact, some candles can even be toxic.  The last thing that you want to have in your house is something that can be harmful for you, your spouse, or your children. In this article we will go over the different types of candles and discuss the potential toxicity associated with them. Candle Types 1. Paraffin Wax Candles Paraffi ..read more

  If you've seen us on Instagram, you might have noticed that our theme hashtag is #soydelicious.   We are big fans of 100% soy wax, and here's why we think you'll love it too: - Soy wax is clean burning: no carcinogens, toxins, or billows of soot - Soy wax is naturally biodegradable - Soy wax is long lasting, burning up to 50% longer than paraffin candles - Soy wax is allergy-friendly - Soy wax produces a more fragrant lasting aroma throughout the home Many companies tout their soy candles, but don't explain that they use the word "soy" very loosely. Most "soy" candles you see are a ..read more

Think twice before lighting up your old candles Americans spend an estimated 3.2 billion dollars on candles every year Candles are burned in 7 out of 10 U.S. households Both men and women say that candles are always an appreciated and acceptable gift for any occasion Three-fourths of candle purchasers say that fragrance is the key in selecting a candle (National Candle Association) It is no surprise that candles are popular for any occasion. We burn candles to provide a sense of comfort, coziness, and warmth-- not just on a physical level, but on an emotional level as well. Fragrances ..read more

Candle Burning Tips & Ideas Our candles are made with 100% soy wax. Since soy burns at a cooler temperature than paraffin wax, you will likely notice that your Roxanna's Candle products last longer. You may also notice that the cool-burning wax, combined with the wooden wick may produce a slow-burning ember instead of a full, tall flame.  To get the very most out of your candle, it is best to do the following:  - Light your candle at the base of the wick, holding the flame (long-reach lighters are best) at the bottom of wooden wick (where it meets t ..read more

June 13, 2015 Let's be honest. Candles can be purchased from almost any store in America. If you do a google search, you'll likely be overwhelmed by all the candles you can find. Often times, other candles may even be less expensive than our product, which leads to the valid and frequently-asked question: "What makes Roxanna's Candles different?".  Roxanna's Candles are not your run of the mill store-bought candle, and here's why: - We use only 100% soy wax flakes-- no paraffin wax here! - We do not add any extra ingredients to our products-- no phthalates, dyes or fillers. What you see i ..read more

June 24, 2015   Roxanna's Candles takes great care in ensuring we keep out the bad stuff from our products, and only use natural and clean-burning materials in our candles.    This is why we only use phthalate-free fragrances. But what is a phthalate? If we got a penny for every time we were asked that question, we'd be independently wealthy.    So, today we're tackling the question head-on by explaining first what a phthalate is, and then exploring some of the dangers of phthalates using a plethora of research and studies. We will summarize the conclusions o ..read more

There are few things that can make your home feel more peaceful and relaxing than a beautiful candle slowly burning on one of your tables. However, despite the fact that candles are a wonderful thing to have in your home, not all candles are created equally. In fact, some candles can even be toxic.  The last thing that you want to have in your house is something that can be harmful for you, your spouse, or your children. In this article we will go over the different types of candles and discuss the potential toxicity associated with them. Candle Types 1. Paraffin Wax Candles Paraffi ..read more

  If you've seen us on Instagram, you might have noticed that our theme hashtag is #soydelicious.   We are big fans of 100% soy wax, and here's why we think you'll love it too: - Soy wax is clean burning: no carcinogens, toxins, or billows of soot - Soy wax is naturally biodegradable - Soy wax is long lasting, burning up to 50% longer than paraffin candles - Soy wax is allergy-friendly - Soy wax produces a more fragrant lasting aroma throughout the home Many companies tout their soy candles, but don't explain that they use the word "soy" very loosely. Most "soy" candles you see are a ..read more

Think twice before lighting up your old candles Americans spend an estimated 3.2 billion dollars on candles every year Candles are burned in 7 out of 10 U.S. households Both men and women say that candles are always an appreciated and acceptable gift for any occasion Three-fourths of candle purchasers say that fragrance is the key in selecting a candle (National Candle Association) It is no surprise that candles are popular for any occasion. We burn candles to provide a sense of comfort, coziness, and warmth-- not just on a physical level, but on an emotional level as well. Fragrances ..read more

Candle Burning Tips & Ideas Our candles are made with 100% soy wax. Since soy burns at a cooler temperature than paraffin wax, you will likely notice that your Roxanna's Candle products last longer. You may also notice that the cool-burning wax, combined with the wooden wick may produce a slow-burning ember instead of a full, tall flame.  To get the very most out of your candle, it is best to do the following:  - Light your candle at the base of the wick, holding the flame (long-reach lighters are best) at the bottom of wooden wick (where it meets t ..read more