We guarantee that our natural soy candles contain no petroleum or paraffin products. Our natural soy candles contain no beeswax or animal products, making them vegetarian/vegan-friendly. Our natural soy wax is manufactured meeting FDA and kosher standards, and comes from non-GMO, herbicide and pesticide-free organic soybean crops in the United States. Our soy candles directly support American farmers and the American economy. All of our soy candles are proudly made in Edmonds, Washington, near Seattle. We use cotton/hemp wicks to maximize the burn times for all of our soy candles; no lead or metal wicks are used. We like to think globally and act locally. Using 100% soy wax in our natural soy candles is just one way we can help reduce American dependence on foreign oil and to help support American small businesses.