These 10-inch taper candles are handmade by our owner using 100% Pure and Natural Grade A Apiary USA Beeswax sourced from various local small farms across New Jersey (our home state!), New York, and Pennsylvania. Throw them in a cute candlestick to decorate your home and light the candles to let the natural deodorizing qualities take effect. They come unpackaged. Why beeswax candles? They burn longer! They have a higher melting point than other candles so they burn brighter & longer with less drips They neutralize bad odors! Burning beeswax releases negative ions that bind with dirt & toxins and drag them to the ground and out of your air, the same process that many air purifiers use! They're naturally sweet! Beeswax has a natural sweet smell that will brighten your day without the need for any chemical additives or harsh manufactured scents They help support our ecosystem! The process of keeping bees, when done properly, can help keep bee populations & pollination levels up!