Splitting scent product details can be done in the following categories:
Ingredients or Materials:
- Fragrance ingredients may be derived from petroleum or natural raw materials.
- Fragrances are known to lead to a range of skin reactions, whether that be redness, itching, hives, or dermatitis. When “fragrance” is listed on the ingredients list, proceed with caution. The label does not legally have to list what that compound is actually composed of, which means there are often an array of potential irritants hidden in any artificially fragranced formulation.
- Synthetic fragrances are much stronger, longer lasting, and more complex than all-natural fragrances, as well as being just as safe to use.
- Our scented candle wax formula is a proprietary trade secret and, as such, we do not publicly disclose its list of its ingredients. We primarily use a food-grade paraffin wax base in all of our scented candles. Depending on the specific scent we are developing, we will occasionally mix in other commonly known FDA-approved ingredients to optimize burn and fragrance diffusion.
Positive:
- Synthetic fragrances are much stronger, longer lasting, and more complex than all-natural fragrances, as well as being just as safe to use.
Negative:
- Fragrances are known to lead to a range of skin reactions, whether that be redness, itching, hives, or dermatitis. When “fragrance” is listed on the ingredients list, proceed with caution. The label does not legally have to list what that compound is actually composed of, which means there are often an array of potential irritants hidden in any artificially fragranced formulation.
It is important to note that the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has standards for the use of fragrance ingredients in different product types---guidance-for-the-use-of-ifra-standardsa7006c445f36499bbb0eb141e8c0d4be.pdf?sfvrsn=7fb244c8_2). The FDA also has regulations for the labeling of cosmetic products, including fragrances.
