The Best Non-Toxic Holiday Candles for Christmas Time

Holiday candles are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit! Eco-friendly, non-toxic holiday candles are the best kind! These candles support small businesses and make great gifts or are perfect for keeping for yourself. This guide features some of my favorite non-toxic holiday candles from eco-friendly candle brands!

Tips for Shopping for Eco-friendly & Non-Toxic Holiday Candles

  • Avoid candles made with paraffin wax, a petroleum byproduct. IQ Air reports that to create paraffin, petroleum waste is chemically bleached, deodorized and made into wax. When burned, paraffin wax can release toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air including acetone, benzene and toluene, which are known carcinogens.

  • Avoid candles with synthetic fragrances are known for having phthalates. The EWG defines phthalates as a common industrial chemical used in PVC plastics, solvents, and synthetic fragrances and reports that most recently have been linked to asthma and allergies.

The Best Non-toxic Holiday Candles

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Pear + Bourbon Candle by Hummingbird Candle Co.

The Bourbon + Pear candle is just what it sounds like and perfect for creating a warm holiday feel. Hummingbird Candle Co. prides itself on being a Black Woman Owned company that creates jobs for women (black women, white women, latina women, LGBTQ, women that think like us and women who don't) in their community. All candles are vegan, cruelty free and made in the USA with 98% coconut wax and 2% soy wax. All Hummingbird Candles are hand-poured in recycled glass vessels and feature FSC Certified crackling wooden wicks.

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Cinnamon Cedar Candle by Thistle Farms

Thistle Farms' hand-poured soy candles burn with the promise that Love Heals Every Body. These candles are ethically made in Nashville by survivors of trafficking and addiction making these candles so meaningful. The seasonal holiday scent featuring Cinnamon Cedar brings scents of orange, clove, & cedar to your home. Perfect when you want that spiced holiday smell without having to cook something in your kitchen.

Whitebark Pine Soy Candle by Bright Endeavors

Whitebark Pine is a December drive along the northern Atlantic coast, winding slowly along the snow-dusted roads. Fragrant evergreen, cool pine bough, and a subtle hint of salt-kissed air are an invigorating reminder of winter's special joys. These candles are ethically made in Chicago by at-risk women who are young moms. They receive job training, guidance and professional skills to secure quality employment and start a path towards success for their families.

Winter Wreath by Seattle Candle Co.

If you're looking for a candle that smells like a Christmas tree, Winter Wreath is for you! Seattle Candle Co. candles are hand-poured in small batches in a Seattle, WA studio. To create high-quality candles, this brand uses 100% soy wax, coconut oil and cotton and paper wicks, and skips the dyes, parabens and phthalates.

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Juniper Berry & Fir by Bright Endeavors

The Juniper Berry & Fir features an invigorating combination of fir needle, juniper berry, and cedar leaf is crisp and fresh, exuding all that is best about winter. Made with soy wax and phthalate-free fragrance. Bright Endeavors works with women who are young moms. They receive job training, guidance and professional skills to secure quality employment and start a path towards success for their families.

Peppermint Candle by Fontana Candle Co.

To create the beloved holiday scent of candy canes, Fontana Candle Co. blends steam distilled Peppermint oils with Sweet Orange oils making the perfect Peppermint Candle. These candles are ethically made in the USA and free of any and all toxins known or suspected to harm human health, animals, or ecosystems!

THE SIGNATURE ECO-CHIC CANDLE BY MADISON GRACE

The Signature Eco Chic Madison Grace Candle is made from a sustainable natural coconut wax blend with a cotton wick to ensure a clean, fragrant and subtle burn. This candle is ethically made in California by adults challenged with physical + mental disabilities. The purchase of this candle helps them find purpose while they earn a livable wage. The Eco-Chic candle features hints of vanilla, fig, and cashmere creating a welcoming scent. This candle is like a warm hug for my apartment. The smell is so comforting.

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Sugar Daddy by Hummingbird Candles

The Sugar Daddy Candle is perfect for when you want that sweet smell of sugar cookies without having to do the hard work baking! Hummingbird Candle Co. prides itself on being a Black Woman Owned company that creates jobs for women (black women, white women, latina women, LGBTQ, women that think like us and women who don't) in their community. All candles are vegan, cruelty free and made in the USA with 98% coconut wax and 2% soy wax. All Hummingbird Candles are hand-poured in recycled glass vessels and feature FSC Certified crackling wooden wicks.

Woodland Spruce by Corvus Botanicals

The Woodland Spruce Candle features a woodsy and evergreen scent that is reminiscent of walking through a woodland forest on a path of spruce needles. Corvus Botanical candles are hand poured in Michigan and made with 100% pure, natural, USA-grown soy wax and a cotton wick. These eco-friendly candles are scented with a blend of essential oils and phthalate-free fragrance for a safe and clean burn. No phthalates, petroleum, or dyes are used in creating these vegan non-toxic candles.

Vanilla Sandalwood Seattle Candle Co. By Seattle Candle Co.

Seattle Candle Co. candles are hand-poured in small batches in a Seattle, WA studio. To create high-quality candles, this brand uses 100% soy wax, coconut oil and cotton and paper wicks, and skips the dyes, parabens and phthalates. The Vanilla Sandalwood soy wax candle features a twist on the traditional vanilla--soft with a subtle sweetness. This candle is great for creating a cozy home feel.

SWEET ORANGE + MOROCCAN SPICE APOTHECARY JAR FROM 228 GRANT STREET

228 Grant Street candles are hand-poured in Baltimore with natural soy derived from domestically grown soy for an eco-friendly, clean burn. This non-toxic candle brand uses a lead-free cotton wick primed with vegetable based wax and premium grade fragrance oil. These eco-conscious candles do not have any added dyes or chemicals. The Sweet Orange & Moroccan Spice candle features sweet orange enhanced by pronounced notes of clove, coriander, nutmeg and allspice making this great for chilly nights.

Hopefully this guide helped you discover some fun candles to gift or use in your home during the holidays that are non-toxic and support sustainable businesses using eco-friendly practices!

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