We often use aromatherapy in different forms to alleviate our stress and exhaustion of our long days. But if you are not careful you might find yourself purchasing candles that might do more harm than good. Sustainable and eco-friendly candles made from natural wax, sourced from soy or bees, can make for a great alternative that not only supports your health, but also protects our planet. If you are ready to make conscious decisions about your decor, here are 5 women-led eco-friendly and sustainable candle brands for you.
1. On & Off Decors by Amanpreet Kaur Kalra
At On & Off Decors, founded by Amanpreet Kaur Kalra, you will find candles made with soy wax or ethically sourced beeswax. The designs offered here delve mainly into two categories, minimalistic and floral. Examples of both include items like sophisticated pillar candles with a ribbed or diamond texture, and 3D scented, sunflower shaped candles set in glass jars respectively. This sustainable and eco-friendly candle brand goes a step further in their creativity by offering their flower shaped candles wrapped like a bouquet. You can check out their website to pick out a candle with scents like floral or sandalwood.
Price range- ₹99 to ₹999
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/amanpreetkaurkalra
2. Neeaan Candles by Aarti and Muskaan Malhotra
Three generations of women run the eco-friendly candle brand Neeaan. It was originally founded by mother-daughter duo, Aarti and Muskaan, and later Aarti’s mother also joined in. They offer a range of hand-poured soy wax candles in different shapes like bubble, pillar, cactus, and also in different containers like tin jars, matkis, and glass jars. You will find many colors of candles here as well like pink, blue, orange and green, and you can pick out scents like amber, apple cinnamon, mango coconut, lavender and more. They also have candles with themes like evil eye protection. Check out their website to place your order.
Price range- ₹35 to ₹525
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/aarti
3. House of Rasyasa by Pallavi Gill
Pallavi Gill founded the sustainable and eco-friendly candle brand House of Rasyasa, and uses her company to provide training and employment to underprivileged women. At this woman-led brand you will find candles made with natural soy wax, coconut wax, and beeswax, thereby supporting the planet. Their candles come in the shape of pillars or modak, their glass candles come with their own wooden coasters, and bowl candles with 3D flowers or teddy bears in them. House of Rasyasa has given some interesting names to its fragrant range, like ‘Nayeli’ which has the scent of Japanese Cherry Blossoms, or ‘Mira’ which smells like the ocean breeze. You can place your order via their Instagram or mini site.
Price range- ₹400 to ₹1200
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/pallavi
4. Freya Home by Aastha Agarwal
If you are looking for elegant and minimalist designs, you can check out Freya Home, founded by Aastha Agarwal. On top of the quintessentially shaped candles like ribbed pillar and taper, they have a wide range of candles in containers like ceramic, glass, concrete, and metal. The scents offered by this brand also range from the classics like rose, lavender, and citrus, to more abstract ones like ‘Dreamy Cloud’ (bergamot, tea leaf, lily, balsam) or ‘Noir Essence’ (coffee, vanilla, orange). This woman-led brand’s candles have both cotton wicks and wooden wicks. You can find 3D hearts or flowers on top of their candles too, adding a touch of aesthetic to their collection.
Price range- ₹590 to ₹890
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/aasthaagarwal
5. Eklohaar by Neetika Bhandari
Eklohaar, the eco-friendly candle brand founded by Neetika Bhandari, has a set of unique fragrances if you are bored of the usual ones. They have scents like ‘Enchant’ (bayberry, black cherry, vanilla) and ‘Uplift’ (rainforest, bamboo, citrus) to elevate your surroundings. All of the candles by this woman-led brand are made with high quality natural soy wax, hand poured into sophisticated glass jars that can be reused. They also have lead-free cotton wicks to promote a healthier burning experience. You can place your orders by dropping a DM on their Instagram page or visit their website.
Price range- ₹599 to ₹850
Women Listed Profile: https://womenlisted.com/neetika
The festive season should not limit you from enhancing your surroundings and utilizing the magic of aromatherapy to destress after a long hard day. When you purchase candles from women-led brands like these, you are not only adding to the decor of your home but also supporting the artisans and helping the planet.
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