The most common 8 candle wax types explained – plus which ones to avoid burning in your home

Three candles in neutral colored pots on a wooden sideboard beside a vase of dried stems.

Picking a candle can sometimes feel overwhelming. From the sheer number of home fragrances on offer, to size and candle wax types.

While scent plays an important role in picking a candle, taking note of the type of wax is definitely worth the effort. Not only can the wax type affect how a candle smells, but how it burns, and impacts your health (and the planet) too.