We use a 100% plant-based wax with no non-soy additives, no paraffin or palm oils and we don't add white dyes for color enhancement. Like food this means it has a sell by date! We make in very small batches, in quantities that sell quickly, but sometimes we miscalculate and things hang around a little longer. These candles may not be as pretty as they once were - in fact they're not pretty at all - but we hate to see good candles go to waste. If there are only superficial issues with the wax from age, you'll find them here in our Uglies category. Check individual product pages for more details.