Saved by The Hippy Homemaker. You are right in that I don’t know ALL of the ingredients they use because they won’t share them. It’s really important if you are using essential oils that you educate yourself about them and learn to understand their labels and chemistry as well as some other really important factors. The second major factor is that the plants are grown and harvested by knowledgeable farmers who know the exact times to plant, harvest and distill the plant matter. I tried the lemon sugar cookie which smells so good, But its very loud. etc.) ? It was awful! The sad part is that I got home and the clothing I purchased still smelled like the nasty fragrance. ECO-FRIENDLY AND NON-TOXIC: Our long-lasting wax melts are made using 100% hand-poured natural soy wax, a renewable resource. Car air fresheners were a must and leaving the house without my perfume on was a tragedy. Fragrance is known as a “cluster ingredient” which means that one-word name can contain hundreds of chemical components. Neighbours having a gathering for 20 people tonight! What do you think of essential oil that says Theraputic Grade. However, high quality, wild-crafted, filler free, chemical free, contaminant free essential oils can be amazing for scents and for healing benefits. 2.3k. You can copy the phrase you questioned into a google search and you will see where it comes up. I always felt like I was in a fog and was tired all the time, had thinning hair and was depressed because I was constantly sick and in pain. Maybe the harm of fragrances could be the next “gluten-free movement.” One can hope! Later I read online about the toxic emissions that scented candles put out. The fragrance got into the walls, paint, carpets, and even cabinets. Even if your asthma isn’t affected by these scented candles other parts of your body are (even if you can’t feel it. Shop Scentsy candle cubes today and … I did also want to say that this post is not an all-out attack on Scentsy per se. Have you heard of them before? I have not researched their EO’s but when I look at any company for essential oils – these are the tests they MUST do (via third party) for me to even consider using them. I wonder if repairing your cells would help with the high blood histamine and chronic blood cancer? Great Post! I do not ever patronize companies who aren’t transparent. Smells and scents have amazing power in our limbic brain to create good feelings and trigger good memories. I’m curious because I was given a neat product from a dear friend who is a consultant. Courage is a decision. It should mean of medicinal quality. The claim is that they are the safer, non-toxic alternative to scented candles or plug-in air fresheners. I also use from time to time the better homes & gardens essential oil infused wax(lemongrass and ginger – aromatherapy), but as you stated they never put the actual ingredients on their labels. I have been trying to stick to essential oils for the home, I look for 100%, but I’m so glad of your advise to make sure its certified organic. We just moved into a house where the previous owner LOVED Wall Flowers. As far as GMO’s specifically, there is nothing about the modified organism that will affect air quality. Enjoy! Chemicals and fragrances cause reactions that impact me for days afterwards. as well as yeast, molds and fungi, GC measures the purity of an oil by reading the type and amount of each constituent found in an essential oil, MS measures the potency of an oil and detects contaminants, Carbon 14 Isotope testing determines that the oil came from a plant and is not synthetic and doesn’t have adulterants like petroleum products in the oil., Heavy Metal Testing/ICP-MS detects the presence of harmful heavy metals like lead, aluminum, mercury, nickel and more. Formaldehyde – irritates eyes, nose, throat, can cause asthma. They are scented with fragrance which is what this article speaks strongly against. etc. You can always burn it and lock the pups in another room. It’s also good to know that the more house plants you have the more they can process things like formaldehyde out of your home air as well. Hi AmBar, thank you for reaching out and your kinds words. ), how it was harvested (did they use plastic and is the EO laden with phthalates? Kim, you can bake or diffuse grade 1 essential oils (doTERRA)! Transparency is VITAL! The specially formulated wax melts at a low temperature. * Kudos to you for looking into healthier options. Does this mean anything as far as it being organic? Soy is not my first choice for a candle either. This wax is sourced from the refining of crude oil into gasoline. I recently tried Tuscany candle premium satin wax with essential oils – soy blend. Any “scented” candles are a not something I use. Thank you for the information. That’s a telltale sign that it’s not safe. When it is burned it decomposes and creates irritating fumes. There was a scent in there last week that made my eyes water and was sneezing, could not concentrate and felt like I was going crazy. Apr 9, 2014. If you can't find the details on the packaging, contact the manufacturer. You see, not all essential oils are created equal. Most candle wicks have a lead wire core. We are not powerless. Personally, I have had to give up on candles altogether since burning them gives me respiratory problems. I thank my family, children siblings friends for understanding my sensitivity. I won’t get into them all here because they will be in the blog post. I just use different products – diffusers with safe essential oils, beeswax candles or even homemade candles with essential oils. I came across this site as I was looking for Scentsy ingredients and what possibly set me off that day. Its an addiction. Too many people believe its not doing them harm because they are having no immediate adverse event. People with allergies, breathing troubles and MCS all suffer from contact with fragrance on others – standing in line, in waiting rooms, on public transportation, etc. Unfortunately, no, Scentsy has never responded to my inquiry. My home is not devoid of beautiful smells and burning candles. Also, emailing the companies directly for ingredients lists can be extremely helpful. It’s smart to be wary of chemicals and they will most definitely hinder your health. Where is it coming from? You can get some of that here: http://bit.ly/2xUSJvP I hope that helps and you are able to move into your new house soon! Hi Gina, Orville and Heidi, the owners of the company are wonderful people as well. You can sign up here: FOJ >> https://feastingonjoy.com/FOJNewsletter FOJO >> https://feastingonjoy.com/FOJONewsletter I can’t wait to welcome you to the Feasting On Joy Community! However my husband just got word that bath and body works now sells essential oil candles and suggest we try them out. Everything you need to know about Scentsy's Wax Bars! To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. How they get away with such false advertising ….using termed like Freshness, and removes odors is criminal! I used to have a candle for every room of my house and now I switched to diffusers! Here are some great resources for learning more about terminology used today for product marketing that doesn’t really mean anything: http://www.safecosmetics.org/fragrance-disclosure/learn-more/health-effects-chemical-concern/ It would be wonderful it was the next “movement!”. I had no idea until looking on this site how many bad chemicals in fragrance. https://www.ewg.org/news-and-analysis/2018/01/natural-or-organic-cosmetics-don-t-trust-marketing-claims. I would also never use anything palm related as they are destroying valuable rain forest habitats to cultivate it. Consequently, because I can almost guarantee that the EO’s in B&BW candles don’t meet those standards (plus all the other points I made above about wax and wicks), I would not be using those candles. Skip to footer. But it was just those bits and pieces is all. I mean really, it’s just a smell, right? I am thinking of trying ammonia next. It’s not a healthy choice. Friends, do we really think this is freshening our air? Hi Carrie, Hi Teresa, Kim, I am so glad you were able to pinpoint what the cause was. Shop for Scentsy Products Now! LOVE NATURE NYC Natural Scented Soy Wax Melts, (3 Pack), Vanilla Scented, Non-Toxic, for use in Electric or Tea Light Tart Warmers. Since then I’ve been so careful about scents/fragrances but I’m shocked at the lack of knowledge out there considering knowledge is so accessible nowadays! Just curious on your thoughts on this so called essential soy blend? Hello! They have since changed their verbiage. You’ll also note that in their blog they talk about how they use ‘natural’ and synthetic fragrance and boast of them being safe from the EPA. I’m reluctant to get rid of it for that reason. In researching Scentsy’s bar wax, their website says “Scentsy bar wax fragrance contain extremely low levels of non-harmful diethyl phthalate (DEP)…”. Smells really good and knowone in my home seems to have any negative reactions that we know of. The change I would make to your statement is “LOW Quality” essential oils are not the answer. Do they test the soil, the water, the plant, the oil, the bottles? If a company is not willing to be completely transparent, then they have something to hide. Environmental Working Group is a great place to start to learn all about ingredients in products. That is how I discovered how important the BIN step was! I so agree with you. I couldn’t agree more! I don’t consider myself fully dressed until I’ve sprayed myself with one of my favorite perfumes. It is also possible for consumers to unknowingly purchase candles containing lead wick cores and repeatedly expose themselves to harmful amounts of lead through regular candle-burning.”. Here are the steps to take to make your home healthy and toxin-free: My family and I immediately know when we walk into a home that has synthetic air fresheners because we all start having symptoms of runny noses, headaches, restlessness, irritability, sneezing and more. Please tell me you don’t! They are truly the way to go! I’m thankful for you sharing. I have to say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE things that smell nice. 3,100 chemicals! To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. As far as the “100% essential oils” that honestly would mean nothing to me. This causes many problems in the effectiveness and safety of the essential oil that goes to consumers. I would also love it to become the norm is our society! Soon as I smell fragrance I Immediately get, foggy thinking, sleepy, lethargic, and I start crying because I know that when I leave the room with plugins or Scentsy pots even if immediately I won’t feel better till the next day. I am so blessed that you shared and I know others who read it will be too. Do you have questions about creating positive bathroom habits and routines? Essential Oils are not he answer either. People also love these ideas Did the dog eat the wax thinking it was a treat? DIY Non-Toxic Wax Tarts - thehippyhomemaker.com. I hope this helps Kayla! Personally, I’d be more concerned about the paint, furniture, carpet, etc in my house off-gassing formaldehyde than an essential oil. I must confess, I used to be the girl who had every Yankee Candle in her home – at least one in every room. The National Fire Protection Association estimated that from 2009–2013, fires related to candles caused an estimated $374 million in direct property damage. I'll do all I can to help. This is a BAD sign. As a Certified Essential Oil Coach, I don’t ever purchase oils that don’t meet all of the requirements I will share in that post. They have approved putting propylene glycol in foods which is also known as anti-freeze. I hope that helps! If you want to use candles, use a beeswax version and if you want a scent then put some fresh, wildcrafted 100% pure essential oils in an ultrasonic diffuser and your health with thank you. Q. Thanks for posting. Just because they are fine right now, they think it’s fine forever. I have had all of the above symptoms and more and it can be miserable. I think it is dangerous for the body. It makes perfect sense why using fragrance throughout our days can cause neurological and CNS disorders. I keep a ziplock bag in my car and put my money in it until I can get home for it to air out because everyone has to wear everything. Thank you for writing this. What's in Your Scentsy Wax Melts? The ingredients I do know about like paraffin, DEP and fragrance (which I covered in the post) are enough to make me steer clear of their products. I don’t patronize ANY company who has “secret” ingredients these days. Blessings, Jennifer. They say they are FDA approved and kosher certified 100% Soy products and use 100% pure essential oils? You can make these melts at home and share with family and friends. For one, they are cheaper. I worked too hard to bring my health back from being on my death bed and I don’t want my kiddos to have to go through what I did, so when I became my own advocate, I chose to eliminate toxic ingredients from not only my diet but from my lifestyle. I diffuse essential oils using an oil burner. Tam your story is amazing! Even better is that you can pass on this information and help them become aware too because chances are, they have no idea how the chemicals that are made to smell so good are actually affecting their health. Being a Certified Essential Oil Coach I know the importance of using essential oils that are either certified organic or wild-crafted using superior growing, testing and harvesting protocols. Wrong. Psh I burn incense and smudge sticks and the Kale-ster has been fine its the wall plug ins that are way toxic, they burn my nostrils haha. Our wax melts are dye and paraffin free so they are non-toxic and allergen-free. I’ve known for 20 years! How does the modification of genes affect air quality? and 5 Very Important Aspect to Consider When Choosing an Essential Oil Brand. This is what Scentsy FAQ’s have to say about their room sprays: “Spray your Room Spray into the center of a well-ventilated room. They were everywhere. IV, Resolve your chronic illness with monthly foundati, Fall is here. Did scentsy ever write you back? They are the only oils on the market where every lot is tested multiple times by several certified third party labs to be found not to have heavy metals, molds, fungi, contaminants like pesticides and herbicides or adulteration. I appreciate it. I found this to be an incredible read, thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. Another important point is about when a company uses brokers – or a middleman. Writing Scripture: A Tool For Putting the Word Into Action ». Benzene and toluene – known … Scentsy Bars, Room Sprays, essential and natural oils, etc are all completely safe and non-toxic when inhaled. Maybe you could find a way to get this post in front of your friend. Would you personally allow them in your home? They are just as harmful as chemicals because they are filled with synthetics which cause damage in our bodies. I totally agree with you. etc. We have been a candle free home for about 5 years now. I remember recently when I was in a dressing room at a store and they were literally pumping perfume through the vents right above me. More often than not, you’ll find they have replaced the word “fragrance” with “scent.” And instead of finding the phrase “enhance your home with more than 80 fragrances” on the Scentsy site anymore, you’ll see it used by their resellers. However, I’ve recently became a huge EO user, and chemicals freak me out. Another important item to consider is the testing that the company does on the plants AND oils. Their FAQ section is very watered down now and finding out any real detail is very hard. My motto is that we vote with our dollars and if we purchase a GMO product we are only encouraging the manufacturers to make more. Orders may take slightly longer to ship during this time. Plus, since it is GMO, it will be getting in your air and in turn into your lungs. etc. Schedule a meeting with the principle and do your research ahead of time to educate him on the perils of fragrance, lead and paraffin wax. However, after looking them up after you mentioned them, I personally would not use them. It’s not. Green Koala's Amber Sandalwood Eco-Luxury Wax Melts blends warm amber with woodsy sandalwood in to infuse your home with calm and comfortable energy.. Our dye-free eco-luxury wax melts are hand-poured into 6 cubes for use in your wax melt warmer. You can’t really “make” a school stop but if it were me, I would start with educating. Hi Maria, It’s great to hear from you! Our brain is at least 60% fat. This reality is sad because the generations to come will show through disease rise that turning a blind eye wasn’t really helpful. In fact, it can often tell me it’s something to steer clear from. 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