And What Makes Wicked Good a Smarter, Safer Choice

When you light a candle, you're not just setting the mood—you’re also releasing whatever ingredients were used to make it into your home. That cozy glow? It should never come at the cost of your air quality. If you've ever burned a candle only to be left with a headache or a black soot stain on your wall, you're not imagining it.

The truth is, not all candles are created equal.

In fact, many mass-produced candles on store shelves are made with paraffin wax—a petroleum byproduct linked to indoor air pollution. At Wicked Good, we take a radically different approach.

Let’s talk about why handmade candles burn cleaner—and why Wicked Good is truly in a class of its own.

The Dirty Secret Behind Conventional Candles

Here’s what you’ll find in many mainstream candles:
• Paraffin wax, which releases potentially harmful chemicals like toluene and benzene when burned
• Synthetic fragrances with undisclosed ingredients, including phthalates
• Cheap metal-core wicks, which can produce heavy smoke or even trace metals
• Fillers and extenders, used to cut costs and stretch wax formulas

These candles may be pretty, but they come with a hidden cost to your health—and the planet. The good news? There’s a better way to glow.

Why Handmade Candles Burn Cleaner

Handmade candles—especially ours—are created with careful attention to ingredients, performance, and purity. They’re not churned out by machines or made in batches of 100,000. They’re thoughtfully blended, hand-poured, and quality-checked to make sure you’re getting the best burn every single time.

What sets handmade candles apart?
• Natural waxes like soy, coconut, and apricot
• No harsh additives or stabilizers
• Higher fragrance-to-wax ratios for more throw, less waste
• Smart wick choices that reduce soot and boost performance

But that’s just the start. Here’s what makes Wicked Good, well—wicked good.

Our Wax Blends Are Wicked Smart

We use a custom coconut-soy wax blend, engineered for a clean, long-lasting burn. Coconut wax is incredibly sustainable and throws scent like a dream. Soy balances the blend and helps it burn evenly.

No paraffin. No palm. No compromises.

Every batch is hand-poured and tested. No more tunneling, weird craters, or half-burned wax that wastes your money. Our candles burn all the way to the edge and bottom—like they should.

We Say No to Fillers + Toxins

A lot of brands use fragrance oils with phthalates, parabens, and mystery chemicals tucked under the word “fragrance.” We don’t. Every Wicked Good scent is phthalate-free, clean, and consciously crafted.

We avoid unnecessary dyes, UV inhibitors, and performance enhancers that sound fancy but mess with your air quality. If it’s not clean and functional, it’s not in our candles.

Wick-ed Good Choices

We nerd out on wick testing. Why? Because a great wick makes or breaks the burn. We use cotton-core and FSC-certified wood wicks, selected to pair perfectly with our wax blend and vessel shape.

No mushrooming. No thick smoke. No soot on your walls. Just a nice, even flicker every time you light up. Our wood wicks even have a gentle crackle, like a mini fireside moment—cozy vibes included.

Sustainable + Ethical from Start to Finish

Clean burning isn’t just about the flame. We believe in making every part of the process better—for you and the planet.

• Recyclable glass vessels
• Candle refills + wax melts available
• Ethical sourcing
• Poured in small batches to reduce waste
• Certified cruelty free + vegan 

Sustainability is more than a tagline. It’s the way we do business.

Let’s Talk About Air Quality

Indoor air pollution can be 2–5x worse than outdoor air. The average person spends more than 90% of their time inside. Burning low-quality candles adds toxins, soot, and VOCs into your living space.

Wicked Good candles burn cleaner—so you can enjoy beautiful scent without compromising your health. Whether you have asthma, allergies, or just want to reduce your toxin exposure, switching to clean candles makes a noticeable difference.

Our Signature Clean Burn Standard

Every candle we make is:
✅ Poured with natural, biodegradable waxes
✅ Free from paraffins, phthalates, and parabens
✅ Scented with clean fragrance blends
✅ Burn-tested for even, low-soot performance
✅ Made in small batches with intentional ingredients

We believe you should never have to choose between beautiful fragrance and better health. With Wicked Good, you don’t have to.

What Customers Say

"I used to get headaches from candles—now I can finally enjoy fragrance again without worrying about what's in it. Wicked Good is truly wicked GOOD!" – Marcy M.

"These burn forever, and they don’t leave soot all over my walls like Yankee candles do. I literally had to repaint my entire apartment. I’m a total convert." – Jess B.

"Obsessed. I light mine every night and my house smells amazing without being overpowering or fake." – Rae T.

Why It All Matters

Because candles should elevate your environment—not harm it.
Because self-care shouldn’t mean indoor smog.
Because clean candles are better for your body, your space, and your peace of mind.

Wicked Good isn’t just another candle brand. It’s a cleaner, smarter, handcrafted alternative to mass-produced candles. You’ll feel the difference from the first light—and you’ll smell it too.

Ready to upgrade your glow?
Explore our collection of clean-burning, small-batch candles. Your lungs, walls, and wellness will thank you.

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