When you buy a beautiful First Light Candle you do so in the safe knowledge that they are made with responsibly sourced Soy Wax and 100% Essential Oils. Soy wax (made from Soya Bean) is a natural alternative to paraffin wax. It creates a clean burn with none of the potentially harmful emissions of a paraffin wax candle. Soy Wax is also beautifully soft making it more efficient and longer lasting. 100% Essential Oils, mean you are not inhaling any manufactured chemical scents. Our sense of smell connects directly with the limbic system of the brain, which processes memories, associations and emotions. We therefore choose our essential oils very carefully, to create the aromatherapy experience you are looking for. They also smell divine! Glass Jars and Lids can be recycled, returned or re-purposed for you to keep for a variety of purposes and we offer incentives for you to do so. All First Light Candles are Vegan. Beautiful, natural hand poured candles made with you and the environment in mind.