What's in a Solstead candle

We think you should know what you're burning in your home. So here it is, plainly.

The wax

• 100% natural soy wax, made in the USA from soybeans.
• Plant-based and vegan.
• No paraffin and no fillers. (Paraffin is the petroleum wax most big-brand candles use.)

The wick

• Cotton and paper. Nothing else.
• No lead, no zinc, no metal core.
• Trim it to about a quarter inch before each burn and it will burn evenly for the life of the candle.

The scent

• Blended in the USA from plant oils and the same kind of aroma ingredients used in fine perfume, so it lasts through the whole burn.
• No animal ingredients.

How much scent

• 6% of the candle is fragrance: enough to fill the room you're in without taking over the whole house.
• Full and clear, never heavy. Solstead candles are made for the end of the day, and that balance is on purpose.

The safety label

• A fire-safety label on the bottom of every candle, with burning guidance.
• Meets the ASTM F2058 standard, recommended by the National Candle Association (NCA).

Where it's made

• Hand-poured in small batches in New Hampshire, USA.