Best Non-Toxic Candles, Car Fresheners & Room Sprays

Written By Karly Fitzgerald

I used to love candles. Like really love them. I’d light one the second I got home—fresh linen, pumpkin spice, lavender vanilla—my cabinet was full of them.

But here’s what I didn’t realize…

That “cozy” candle was likely the reason I kept getting random headaches. Or why I’d feel foggy or anxious for no reason. Or why my hormones were all over the place.

Once I started learning about the ingredients in my skincare and makeup, I naturally moved on to household swaps—laundry detergent, cookware, and then… candles.

I learned that “fragrance” can legally hide thousands of chemicals—some of which are linked to hormone disruption, respiratory issues, and even developmental toxicity.

And it’s not just candles.
Most plug-in diffusers, room sprays, and air fresheners are filled with synthetic fragrance too. If you're lighting these daily or sleeping next to one, your body is breathing in and absorbing those chemicals—every single day.

Ever had a headache after cleaning or lighting a candle? That’s your body waving a red flag.

So What Do I Use Now?

I still love a cozy vibe, but I’m way more picky now about what I bring into my space. Here are my go-to non-toxic swaps that still make my home smell amazing—without the side effects:

🔥 Best Non-Toxic Candles

  • Fontana Candle Company – Made with beeswax + coconut oil and scented with essential oils.

  • Meaningful Mantras – Coconut wax candles with empowering messages and clean scents. They also offer room sprays and car fresheners.

  • Skinny Confidential Non-Toxic Candle – Luxury spa vibes with clean-burning wax and pretty packaging.

  • Amber Vale Home – Hand-poured soy/coconut blend with pure essential oils and a cotton wick (my favorite: Guest House scent).

  • Primally Pure – Known for their skincare, but their candles are made with clean-burning wax and essential oils

  • Wild Capri – Thoughtfully crafted with natural waxes and subtle, clean scents.

  • Basic Bee Candle Co – Non-toxic, handcrafted candles made with beeswax and essential oils.

  • Natural Sloth – Beeswax + coconut wax blend with a strong scent throw.

🌿 Best Non-Toxic Room Sprays

  • Truly Free Room Spray (LOVE THIS!)– Lemongrass Essential Oil blend designed to freshen any space—home, car, or closet. This natural odor eliminator uses plant-based ingredients to neutralize odors without toxic chemicals or artificial fragrance.

  • Grow Fragrance – 100% plant-based and toxin-free. Smells amazing and is safe to spray around kids and pets.

  • Meaningful Mantras – Room sprays made with essential oils and clean ingredients to match their candles.

🚗 Best Non-Toxic Car Fresheners

  • Meaningful Mantras – Clean, subtle car fresheners made from essential oils that pair with their candle scents. (grab my scent: COASTAL CALM!)

  • Grow Fragrance – Easy-to-use car fresheners that don’t contain any synthetic fragrance.

Your home should feel like a safe space.
If you’ve been feeling off—hormones, headaches, energy dips—it might be time to check what you’re breathing in daily.

Don’t underestimate the power of one small swap.

Non-Toxic Beauty Resources

If you're just beginning your clean beauty journey or looking to expand your collection of non-toxic staples, I’ve got you covered! Here are a few helpful places to find the products I use and love:


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