Most candles are made from paraffin wax, a cheap but poisonous byproduct of oil refineries. The fumes from paraffin candles contain chemical linked to cancer, birth defects, and such respiratory problems as asthma. This is not good. our candles are made of 100% sustainable palm wax, a non-toxic, clean-burning, rapidly renewable resource. This is good. This is GoodLight. We feel it is our duty to protect the planet and its people. that's why GoodLight works with the Rountable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and GreenPalm, organizations pioneering sustainability in palm farming, and why we contribute to 1% For The Planet to help combat climate change. Made in Malaysia bt workers receiving a fair living wage that also receive vacation pay and full medical coverage.