Review on 🖍️ FILANA Organic Beeswax Stick Crayons (12 Colors) - Non Toxic, Natural, Handmade in USA, No Paraffin or Petroleum Waxes - Vibrant Colors, Smooth Glide - Safe for Children by Tara Ford

I bought four types of wax crayons for my children. I have all the crayons from their respective packs and in the same "crayon case" so my kids can choose freely. They have a clear favorite and I have another favorite. Her least favorite pencils are Filana. Organic Filana beeswax crayons, set of 12 in a box. They deliberately avoid these crayons and my 2 year old gets nervous when he has to use one of these because someone has the color they want (from other brands). They also get annoyed because they easily roll off the table due to their round shape. The saturation of the pigment they have is "transparent" compared to others, and they are harder/not as soft. I was drawn to these crayons because of the organic claims, but after receiving them, examining the packaging, and checking their website, it turned out to be a deceptively false claim. In the United States, a company cannot legally use the word "organic" on its packaging unless it is certified organic by the FDA or another licensed FDA certifier and contains at least 90% certified organic content. (We're members of the Organic Consumers Association and we're a family that's passionate about organic products. We're not experts, but we know a lot about organic things.) First, this packaging isn't organic, so it looks like it's organic like another . a counterfeit "organic" product from an unknown company that benefits from weak Revain filters. I checked their website which claims the crayons are a "blend of natural, oil-free waxes" and contain "20% certified organic beeswax" while another page on their website states "25% organic beeswax". is. Nowhere (at the time of this review) was there a full ingredient disclosure (or mention of other ingredients, for that matter). First, if it's only 20% beeswax, it's NOT "BEESWAX" CRAYLE. Second, if that measly 20% is the only organic in it (which I doubt myself), then IT IS NOT ORGANIC. Since they don't mention what the other "natural oil-free waxes" actually are, I'm assuming they're primarily soy or palm wax, which in the case of soy (unless organic) is 100% GMO and is full of PESTICIDE TOXINS and HERBICIDES. It says "Warning, this product contains soy". Filana packaging warning. All in all, my kids don't like these crayons and the company makes false claims and illegally uses the organic label. Let's move on to the next. My kids love these Faber Castell beeswax crayons. Faber Castell FC129124 Jumbo Triangular Beeswax Crayons, Assorted Colors, 1.75" Height, 4.38" Width, 9.75" Length (Pack of 24). The crayons are smooth and rich in color and my kids love the triangular shape that doesn't roll. It is an art brand that has been established for generations. If I can find the full ingredient list I'll post it. Finally, her favorites are these natural beeswax colored crayons from international arrivals. I'm not familiar with this brand, but a quick look at their website provides an honest and full disclosure of the ingredients in these crayons. While I really appreciate the disclosure, I'm not overly excited about the ingredients. Affinic and Hydrocarbon Waxes, Stearic Acid (Pure), Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Benzamine (Oxidized), Vaseline, Beeswax, Distillates (Petroleum), Hydrotreated Light Paraffins, Synthetic Color. are "paraffins and hydrocarbon waxes". These crayons are mostly oil. Although there is a reference to the bee on the packaging, they are not called "beeswax crayons" and there are no misleading claims of "natural or organic". This company has more integrity than the first two. My favorites are honey sticks. Beeswax colored pencils. These are my favorites because they are 100% beeswax and some pigments. They smell as sweet as our beeswax candles. They're slightly sticky, like real beeswax, so they're the most natural and least toxic. They're not as smooth or rich as the others, but safe and non-toxic art is my priority, so they're clear winners for me. My kids like the big shape which is different from the others but it leaves little waxy crumbs on the paper and the color is not as rich or smooth as others. The first three appear to have a lot of real beeswax in them, but none of them have the strong, noxious, oily smell of typical crayons, so there's an improvement in that regard. I know that art supplies (pigments and their various mediums) are notoriously toxic, so I'm extra careful with my kids in this area. I'm glad I found the honey sticks. If I removed all other crayons, my kids would be happy with honey pencils. They are not "art quality" but fine 100% beeswax crayons with no fake claims. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for reading, I hope this review is helpful!