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Candle Warmer vs Burning: Which Is Actually Better for Your Health?

March 15, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Candle warmer vs burning: we break down health impact, scent throw, burn time, and cost so you can decide which method is actually safer.

Endocrine Disruptors in Candles: What Phthalates Are Actually Doing to Your Hormones

March 14, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Learn what phthalates are, how they disrupt hormones, and why beeswax candles avoid them. Science-backed guide to endocrine-safe candles.

Are Candles Bad for Your Lungs? What the Research Says

March 14, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Can candles harm your lungs? We break down the science behind candle smoke, toxic ingredients, and which candles are actually safe to breathe.

MBur vs Bath and Body Works: Which Candle Is Actually Better for Your Health?

March 14, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Compare MBur beeswax candles to Bath and Body Works. We break down ingredients, burn time, price, and health impact to help you choose.

MBur vs Yankee Candle: What You're Actually Breathing

March 14, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Compare MBur beeswax candles vs Yankee Candle. Ingredients, burn time, price, and health impact revealed.

Best Phthalate-Free Candles of 2025: What's Actually in Your Air

March 14, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

We tested phthalate-free candles from top brands. Here are the 7 best options that actually deliver clean air and real scent throw.

Best Soot-Free Candles of 2025: Protect Your Walls and Your Lungs

March 14, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

The 7 best soot-free candles of 2025. Learn why beeswax dominates, how to spot soot producers, and which candles actually deliver clean burns.

Small Business Candles vs. Big Box Store Brands: An Honest Quality Comparison

March 13, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Small business candles vs big box brands: we compare ingredients, burn time, price per hour, scent throw, and health impact. The winner might surprise you.

How MBur Sources Ethical Beeswax: A Sustainable Candle Supply Chain

March 13, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Learn how MBur Candle Co. sources ethical beeswax and builds a sustainable candle supply chain from hive to hand poured jar in Queens, NY.

Best Gifts from Women Owned Candle Companies: How to Shop Small and Smell Amazing

March 13, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Shop the best gifts from women owned candle companies. Support female entrepreneurs with premium beeswax candles that actually impress.

Far Rockaway to Your Home: The MBur Candle Co. Origin Story

March 13, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

How a Queens candle maker turned a beeswax obsession into MBur Candle Co. The origin story behind one of NYC's most talked about handmade candle...

Small Business Candle Making: Behind the Scenes at MBur's Queens Workshop

March 13, 2026 by MBur Candle Co.

Go behind the scenes of MBur Candle Co.'s Queens workshop. See how small business candle making looks when you refuse to cut corners.

Candle Warmer vs Burning: Which Is Actually Better for Your Health?

Endocrine Disruptors in Candles: What Phthalates Are Actually Doing to Your Hormones

Are Candles Bad for Your Lungs? What the Research Says

MBur vs Bath and Body Works: Which Candle Is Actually Better for Your Health?

MBur vs Yankee Candle: What You're Actually Breathing

Best Phthalate-Free Candles of 2025: What's Actually in Your Air

Best Soot-Free Candles of 2025: Protect Your Walls and Your Lungs

Small Business Candles vs. Big Box Store Brands: An Honest Quality Comparison

How MBur Sources Ethical Beeswax: A Sustainable Candle Supply Chain

Best Gifts from Women Owned Candle Companies: How to Shop Small and Smell Amazing

Far Rockaway to Your Home: The MBur Candle Co. Origin Story

Small Business Candle Making: Behind the Scenes at MBur's Queens Workshop

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