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The Pottsville Mercantile

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Candle Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you use essential oils in your fragrances?

Our fragrances are a blend of essential oils and synthetic aromas.   

Are your fragrances phthalate free?

Yes!  We use fragrances that are phthalate free.  Our scents are free of toxins like carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, organ toxins and acute toxins.   

How long will my candle burn?

Our candles have been tested and burn at least 46 hours.  In most cases, you will get several more hours out of our candles.  Of course the burn time can very depending upon other factors such as keeping the wick trimmed, ensuring a full melt pool before extinguishing your candle, and drafts to mention a few.  

How big are your candles?

Our beautiful glass candle holders feature a nice sturdy, solid bottom and are topped off with a nice, matte black metal lid.  The jars are 4 inches tall by 3.25 inches in diameter.  While our lovely jars weigh over 11 oz., they are filled with 9.5 oz of our custom soy-coconut wax blend.  

Are your soybeans sourced in the USA?

Yes!  We are very proud to support our USA soybean farmers!   Coconut wax is obtained from sustainably sourced vendors as well. 

Soap Frequently Asked Questions

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Are your ingredients sustainable sourced?

We use amazing, skin loving ingredients like coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, shea butter and palm oil.  For added luxury, we add tussah silk to every bar!   We make EVERY attempt to obtain all of our ingredients from sustainable sources while trying to keep our costs in check to provide our customers with a reasonably priced product.   

Are your soap bars wrapped in biodegradable film?

Yes!  Our bars are wrapped in a biodegradable shrink wrap. that still allows the amazing scents to come through.


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