Sustainability, Safety, and Quality: The Mad Candle Co. Difference

At Mad Candle Co., we’re committed to crafting candles that not only smell amazing but also reflect our core values of sustainability, safety, and quality. We believe that every ingredient in our candles should serve both your experience and the planet, ensuring a cleaner, longer-lasting burn, and an exceptional fragrance that you can feel good about. Here’s why we choose the best ingredients for our candles:

FRAGRANCE OILS: Clean, Safe, and Beautifully Scented

When you light a Mad Candle Co. candle, you’re not just enjoying a lovely scent—you’re ensuring the safety of your home and your loved ones, including children and pets. We understand the importance of using fragrance oils that are free from harmful chemicals and toxins. That’s why we go above and beyond industry standards to select only the highest-quality fragrance oils, each rigorously tested to be free from the following:

  • Carcinogens: Harmful substances linked to cancer.
  • Mutagens: Chemicals that can alter DNA and lead to serious diseases.
  • Reproductive Toxins: Ingredients that can negatively affect reproductive health and development.
  • Organ Toxins: Substances known to damage specific organs within the body.
  • Acute Toxins: Chemicals that can cause immediate harm from a single exposure.

At Mad Candle Co., fragrance should never come at the cost of your health. That’s why we prioritize your safety with each candle we make, ensuring you can enjoy a luxurious scent experience with peace of mind. We’re constantly staying up to date with the latest research, adapting our formulas as new safety data and regulations emerge, so you can feel confident every time you light one of our candles.

WOOD WICKS: The Cozy, Sustainable Choice

We love wood wicks because they offer more than just a beautiful, crackling sound—they are a thoughtful, sustainable choice that enhances your candle experience. Our wood wicks come from FSC-certified mills, ensuring that the wood we use is sourced from responsibly managed forests. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a non-profit organization that protects global forests through sustainable practices, so you can feel good knowing your wicks support environmental conservation.

But the benefits of wood wicks don’t stop there. When you burn a candle with a wood wick, you’re treated to the comforting sound of a crackling fire—transforming any room into a cozy, welcoming space. Wood wicks also burn hotter than traditional cotton wicks, which helps disperse fragrance more efficiently for a stronger, more consistent scent throw throughout your space.

Our wood wick supplier also partners with Trees for the Future, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring degraded lands through tree planting initiatives. For every $100 spent on wood wicks, a tree is planted, supporting global reforestation efforts. One tree can produce up to 750,000 wood wicks, meaning that for every tree harvested, nearly 1,875 new trees are planted in return.

Choosing wood wicks means you're not only enhancing the ambiance of your home, but you’re also contributing to the restoration of our planet, one wick at a time.

100% SOY WAX: Clean, Long-Lasting, and Eco-Friendly

At Mad Candle Co., we use 100% soy wax—a natural, renewable material that delivers a cleaner, longer-lasting burn compared to traditional paraffin wax. Soy wax is made from soybean oil, a renewable resource, and it burns much more slowly than paraffin, meaning you get more enjoyment from each candle. In fact, soy wax burns up to 50% longer than paraffin, making it a smarter, more sustainable choice.

Not only does soy wax burn longer, but it also burns cleaner. Unlike paraffin, which is derived from petroleum and can release harmful chemicals and soot, soy wax is free from toxins and pollutants. When you burn a soy wax candle, you won’t have to worry about soot or harmful emissions affecting your air quality. It’s a cleaner, healthier option for your home, ensuring that you’re breathing easy while enjoying your favorite scents.

Soy wax also has an incredible ability to hold and evenly distribute fragrance, ensuring that your space is filled with a consistent, inviting scent. Whether your candle is lit or simply sitting on your shelf, soy wax will continue to enhance the atmosphere of any room, without being overpowering.

By choosing 100% soy wax, you’re not just investing in a higher-quality candle, you’re making a conscious, eco-friendly decision. Soybeans are a renewable crop, and by using soy wax, we’re reducing our reliance on non-renewable petroleum-based materials. It’s a small change that adds up to a big impact on the planet.

At Mad Candle Co., we’re proud to offer candles that look great, smell even better, and perform longer—all while staying true to our commitment to sustainability and safety. When you choose one of our candles, you're not just making your space smell amazing; you're choosing a healthier, more eco-friendly option that supports a better future—for you, your home, and the planet.