🌸 The Benefits of Non-Toxic Candles (and Why Toxic Candles Cause Headaches)

Candles should make your home feel cozy, peaceful, and full of intention — not give you headaches, migraines, allergies, or that heavy, “toxic air” feeling.

If you’ve ever lit a candle and felt:
– your head start throbbing
– your nose burn
– a sudden wave of fatigue
– tightness in your chest

…it’s not in your head.
It’s your body reacting to what’s inside that candle.

At Good Intentions, your health, your home, and your energy are everything — and that’s exactly why every candle is made with non-toxic coconut soy wax and clean fragrance oils.

Let’s break down why that matters.

🧪 Why Toxic Candles Cause Headaches

1. Paraffin Wax Releases Harmful Chemicals

Most commercial candles (especially big box stores) use paraffin, a by-product of petroleum refining.

When burned, paraffin can release:

• benzene

• toluene

• formaldehyde

• other VOCs (volatile organic compounds)

These chemicals are linked to headaches, breathing irritation, and poor indoor air quality.

Your body reacts instantly — the same way it would to car exhaust or a fresh coat of paint.

2. Synthetic Fragrance Chemicals Are Heavy Irritants

Not all fragrances are created equal.
“Fragrance” on a label can legally hide over 3,000 unregulated chemicals.

Common triggers include:
– phthalates
– chemical fixatives
– petroleum-based aromatics

Phthalates, in particular, are known to:
✔ disrupt hormones
✔ trigger migraines
✔ cause dizziness
✔ irritate sinuses

If you or your pets have sensitivities, you will feel it fast.

3. Metal-Core Wicks Release Microscopic Particles

Cheaper candles may still use wicks with:
– zinc
– lead
– tin

When burned, these metals release particles into the air that your body has to filter through your lungs and bloodstream.

This can cause:
– headaches
– lightheadedness
– metallic taste in mouth
– long-term indoor air pollution

Good Intentions uses pure cotton wicks, because clean should stay clean.

🌿 The Benefits of Non-Toxic Coconut Soy Candles

Switching to non-toxic candles is one of the simplest ways to improve your home environment — and your wellness.

Here’s what makes a clean candle different:

1. Coconut Soy Wax Burns Clean (No Black Soot)

Coconut soy is one of the cleanest burning waxes.
That means:
✔ no soot buildup on your walls
✔ no black smoke
✔ no toxins floating in the air
✔ safer for kids + pets

Your candle stays clean.
Your air stays fresh.
Your home stays intentional.

2. Longer Burn Time — More Value, Less Waste

Coconut soy burns cooler and slower, which means you get:
✔ more hours per candle
✔ a richer, more even melt pool
✔ a stronger scent throw without toxic boosters

The wax itself is sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable — a major upgrade from petroleum-based paraffin.

3. Clean Fragrance Oils = No Headaches

All Good Intentions fragrances are:
– phthalate-free
– paraben-free
– non-carcinogenic
– cruelty-free

So you get:
✨ beautiful scents
✨ aromatherapy benefits
✨ mood-enhancing notes

…without the chemicals that harm your hormones or trigger migraines.

4. Better for Your Pets

Dogs, cats, and small animals have more sensitive lungs than humans.
Paraffin and synthetic chemicals can affect:
– breathing
– energy levels
– long-term health

Non-toxic candles help keep them safe, too — because your home includes every soul inside it.

5. Better for Your Energy + Feng Shui

Burning a clean candle supports:
✔ clearer air
✔ lighter energy
✔ better focus
✔ a calmer nervous system

Your space instantly feels:
– fresher
– brighter
– more grounded

Which aligns perfectly with your brand’s mission:
to help people create an intentional, peaceful space that feels like home.

✨ How to Know If a Candle Is Truly Non-Toxic

Here’s the quick checklist:

🚫 Avoid:

• paraffin wax

• “fragrance” with no ingredient list

• metal-core wicks

• candles that smell chemically strong

• candles that leave black soot

✔️ Choose:

• coconut soy or 100% soy

• phthalate-free fragrance oils

• cotton or wood wicks

• transparent ingredient lists

• small-batch makers who prioritize wellness (that’s you!)

💛 Why Good Intentions Candles Are Different

Every candle you create is intentionally crafted with:
✨ Coconut soy wax
✨ Clean fragrances
✨ Cotton wicks
✨ Non-toxic ingredients
✨ Handcrafted small batches
✨ No paraffin, petroleum, or harmful chemicals

You built your brand out of love — after realizing that mainstream candles were harming your body and even affecting your dog.

Your customers aren’t just buying a candle.
They’re bringing clean energy, clean air, and clean intention into their homes.

🔥 Final Thoughts: Clean Candles = Better Energy, Better Health, Better Home

Switching to non-toxic candles is one of the easiest ways to:
✔ reduce headaches
✔ improve air quality
✔ protect your hormones
✔ support your pets
✔ elevate your environment
✔ create a calm, grounding atmosphere

Your home is your sanctuary — and what you burn should support that.