our ingredients
at aire candle company, we believe you should know exactly what you're bringing into your home.
that's why every product we create starts with a simple philosophy: use fewer ingredients, choose better ones, and leave out everything unnecessary.
while many candles contain paraffin wax, fragrance oils, dyes, uv stabilizers, performance additives, and other synthetic ingredients, we take a different approach. our products are crafted using a short list of carefully selected ingredients chosen for their quality, simplicity, and purpose.
no paraffin. no soy blends. no synthetic fragrances. no dyes. no fillers.
just the essentials.
what makes aire different?
unlike many candles on the market, our scented beeswax candles contain only:
- 100% pure beeswax
- 100% pure essential oils
- natural cotton wicks
that's it.
we believe luxury doesn't require a long ingredient list. it requires exceptional ingredients and thoughtful craftsmanship. learn why we started aire candle co.
100% pure beeswax.
beeswax is the foundation of everything we make.
sourced from trusted american beekeepers, beeswax is a renewable, natural wax that has been used for centuries in candles.
why we choose beeswax
- naturally derived
- slow-burning and long-lasting
- bright, warm flame
- naturally honey-scented
- renewable and biodegradable
- free from petroleum-based ingredients
unlike paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum, beeswax is produced naturally by honeybees and requires minimal processing before becoming a candle.
its naturally high melting point allows for a slower burn and exceptional longevity.
why not soy wax?
many consumers seeking a plant-based alternative turn to soy wax.
however, most soybeans grown in the united states are genetically engineered, and conventional soybean farming often relies on herbicides and pesticides, which ultimately end up in your candle. soy wax must also undergo significant processing before it becomes the smooth, white wax commonly used in candles.
our preference is beeswax. naturally produced by honeybees, beeswax requires minimal processing and contains nothing more than what nature intended. its naturally high melting point creates a slower, longer-lasting burn, while its golden color and subtle honey aroma eliminate the need for artificial dyes or wax additives.
for us, simplicity matters. that's why our candles begin with 100% pure beeswax and end with a short ingredient list you can easily understand.
what's not in our beeswax.
our candles contain:
- no paraffin wax
- no soy wax or blends
- no coconut wax
- no palm wax
- no synthetic wax additives
- no dyes
- no stabilizers
- no performance enhancers
just pure beeswax.
100% pure essential oils.
we scent our candles, wax melts, room sprays, and essential oil blends exclusively with pure essential oils.
essential oils are concentrated aromatic extracts obtained directly from plants, flowers, leaves, woods, fruits, roots, and resins.
why we use essential oils.
we appreciate the complexity and authenticity that botanicals provide.
rather than attempting to recreate scents in a laboratory, essential oils allow us to capture aromas inspired by nature itself.
examples include:
- lavender
- lemongrass
- fir needle
- cedarwood
- cypress
- geranium
- bergamot
- sweet orange
- peppermint
- vetiver
- patchouli
every fragrance blend is carefully formulated to create balanced, nature-inspired aromas without synthetic fragrance oils.
what's not in our fragrance blends.
- no synthetic fragrance oils
- no phthalates
- no fragrance extenders
- no fragrance boosters
- no artificial scent compounds
only pure essential oils.
natural cotton wicks.
a candle is only as good as its wick.
our candles use natural cotton wicks designed to provide a consistent burn and complement the unique characteristics of beeswax.
our wicks are
- 100% cotton
- lead-free
- zinc-free
- carefully selected for beeswax performance
we test and refine our wick selections extensively to help ensure clean, even burning throughout the life of each candle.
distilled water.
used in our sprays, distilled water provides a clean base that allows essential oils to disperse evenly.
distillation removes impurities and minerals found in ordinary tap water, resulting in a cleaner finished product.
witch hazel.
our room sprays and toilet sprays contain witch hazel, a plant-derived ingredient commonly used as a natural carrier and dispersing agent.
witch hazel helps blend essential oils into water-based formulations while maintaining a simple ingredient profile.
ingredients by product.
beeswax candles
ingredients:
- 100% pure beeswax
- 100% pure essential oils (scented varieties)
- 100% natural cotton wick
wax melts
ingredients:
- 100% pure beeswax
- 100% pure essential oils (scented varieties)
sprays
ingredients:
- distilled water
- witch hazel
- 100% pure essential oils
essential oil blends
ingredients:
- 100% pure essential oils
no carrier oils. no dilution. no fillers.
what you'll never find in our products.
we're often asked what makes our products different. sometimes the answer is what's left out.
you will never find:
- paraffin wax
- synthetic fragrance oils
- phthalates
- parabens
- petroleum-derived ingredients
- artificial dyes
- chemical fragrance boosters
- wax fillers
- synthetic preservatives
- lead wicks
- zinc-core wicks
we intentionally keep our ingredient lists short, transparent, and easy to understand.
ingredient transparency matters.
many home fragrance products use catch-all terms like "fragrance," which can represent dozens - or even hundreds - of individual scent compounds.
we believe customers deserve more transparency than that.
that's why we openly share the ingredients used throughout our collection and formulate our products around simple, recognizable materials whenever possible.
when you purchase from aire candle company, you can feel confident knowing exactly what goes into every product we make.
frequently asked questions.
are your candles made from 100% beeswax?
yes. our candles are made with pure beeswax sourced from american beekeepers. we do not use beeswax blends, soy blends, or paraffin.
do you use synthetic fragrance oils?
no. we scent our products exclusively with 100% pure essential oils.
are your products phthalate-free?
yes. because we do not use synthetic fragrance oils, our products are free from added phthalates.
are your candles dyed?
no. the golden color of our candles comes naturally from beeswax.
where is everything made?
all aire products are hand-poured in small batches on cape cod, massachusetts.
have additional questions? head over to our faq page.
explore our collection.
whether you're shopping for a clean-burning beeswax candle, a room spray made with pure essential oils, a pack of all-natural wax melts or a simple everyday home fragrance, you'll find the same commitment to ingredient transparency throughout our collection.
no synthetics. no fillers. just ingredients you can recognize.