5 Candles That Will Make You Say, ‘But Where Does the Wax… Go?’

Balsam Fir Soy Wax Candle ($16.95, Vermont Country Store)

If you’re looking to infuse your home with the smells of balsam and fir, this candle is a great choice. It will make your home smell like a pine forest, and it will also make you ask questions like, “Why is candle wax the only thing that completely disappears when you burn it?” and “Have we been breathing in candle wax for years? Is the inside of our body turning into a candle?”