• At Moontree we are committed to stocking candles that are of the highest quality and the most environmentally friendly on the market today.
• We stock candles that are made from premium waxes and fragrances that burn cleanly and efficiently.
• We stock Australian made wherever possible and promote locally made products. We recycle, re-use and reduce waste wherever possible.
• We test all of the candles  that go on our shelves to make sure that you are getting the very best.
• We do all this because we like to keep our customers satisfied.

Paraffin is a mineral  wax and is derived from ancient plant and animal forms that lived millions of years ago.

paraffin is a refined from crude oil (fossil fuels) Once obtained from the ground, this product is then transported and processed (refined) into many different forms one of which is paraffin.  In chemistry terms paraffin is the common name for CnH2n+2. Paraffin wax refers to the solids with n=20-40. Example C 25 H25.

All the paraffin candles sold at Moontree are made from fully refined food grade paraffin wax ( exactly the same wax that is used to surround cheese, etc ). This is an important distinction to make as many cheaper varieties of candles are made from low grade paraffin wax ( such as some bulk tea lights, etc ) which soot more readily and burn more quickly, although a large factor in soot production relates to type of wick used and wick maintenance.  Fully refined paraffin wax is non-reactive, non-toxic and  clean burning.

Many people are quick to point out that paraffin is bad for the environment because it is derived from crude oil, however this is a double edged sword. Conveniently ignored in this argument is the fact that wax is a BY-PRODUCT of fuel, not the other way around. As long as oil is sourced for fuel, using paraffin to make candles is an efficient use of what would otherwise be waste matter. While we remain dependant on oil production for our fuel needs then paraffin will remain the most popular wax. However as we become less dependant on crude oil then there are some very good alternative waxes (below) ready to step up to the mantle. 

• Palm wax is made from palm oil which is derived from the fruit of palm trees.
• Crude palm oil is refined and processed to produce food grade oil,
•  oil is then refined again to produce palm wax.  .
•  An important distinction to make is that all palm wax candles sold at Moontree are sourced form organisations partnered with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the World Wild life Fund (WWF).
• The RSPO was founded to develop and define the best practices for sustainable palm cultivation.
•  We have been selling palm wax candles now for over 10 years are not prepared to stock candles made from waxes that are involved in the destruction of the environment and wild life.

• Soy wax is made from the refinement of soybean oil.
• The oil is purified and hydrogenised to produce a wax .
• Soy wax is a soft and creamy wax that is very suitable for container candles
• Moontree are made from GM free ( no genetically modified material ), sustainably managed soy crop.

• Beeswax is a natural product created by bees with little human effort required for processing.
• Furthermore it is a product connected with the vital pollination of flowers and trees and is a by-product of delicious honey, so when you`re talking about 'green' candles, nothing comes close. 
• Some of the worlds best beeswax is made right here in Australia and indeed here in the Blue Mountains so eco transport issues are minimal.
• Not only that, it has been found that a beeswax candle can clean or ionize the surrounding air as it burns! If you are after the greenest candle then without fail buy beeswax every time.

Key points for Beeswax candles are:

• very sustainable and eco friendly
• natural ioniser emitting negative ions when burned
• clean burning
• gentle honey fragrance emitted while burning

It is illegal to sell candles in Australia with lead wicks.

At Moontree we sell candles with either 100% cotton, cotton-paper or zinc core wicks all of which meet or exceed safety standards within Australia.

It is our advice from researching scientic rerepors and using a bit of common sense to only burn paraffin candles in ventilated rooms and to limit the number you may burn at any one time.

Studies have shown that if you burn 30 candles in an unventilated room over several hours your may create a build up of unwanted hydrocarbons it the atmosphere which may be damaging for your health.

We like to stay informed with the latest information available on waxes candles and health concerns. We take on board any serious tests undergone with thourough research to back claims. There are of course alot of flimsy auguments about waxes that have no real evidence to back claims.   Beware of motives when people are telling you one candle is greener than another candle. It is important to look at all the facts when taking into account which product is best for you.