Why palm oil is not sustainable and should not be in candles

Let’s dive into one of the most problematic ingredients in the wellness industry: palm oil.

You’ve probably heard about how it’s ruining rainforests, destroying animal habitats, and contributing to human rights abuses.

Well, we’re here to tell you that the palm oil problem extends to candles too.

Palm oil is often marketed as “sustainable” or “eco-friendly,” but let’s be real—it’s not.

The demand for palm oil has led to massive deforestation, especially in places like Southeast Asia, where entire ecosystems are being wiped out to make room for palm plantations.

And it’s not just the environment that’s suffering—there’s a huge human cost as well. Workers, many of whom are paid below a living wage, are often forced to work in dangerous conditions, all to keep up with the demand for this so-called “sustainable” ingredient.

We refuse to be part of the problem.

At No Common Scents, we’ve made a commitment to never use palm oil in any of our products. We believe that luxury candles shouldn’t come at the expense of the planet or the people who help make them.

So the next time you’re shopping for candles, make sure to check the ingredients list. If you see palm oil, know that you’re buying into a system that’s harming both the environment and human lives.

There are better alternatives out there, and we’re proud to be one of them.