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Yes, wax can be made from animal fats - however, many waxes tend to be made from paraffin, according to the National Candle Association.
https://candles.org/elements-of-a-candle/wax/
Given the sheer number of candles on the market today, it's dangerous to make sweeping generalisations and pretend that beeswax candles, soy wax candles and synthetic candles also don't exist... especially when beeswax and soy wax candles have been increasing in popularity recently.
https://candles.org/elements-of-a-candle/wax/
Given the sheer number of candles on the market today, it's dangerous to make sweeping generalisations and pretend that beeswax candles, soy wax candles and synthetic candles also don't exist... especially when beeswax and soy wax candles have been increasing in popularity recently.