What to look for in candles: scent, price, wax, healthcare?
Yes, healthcare! These candles want to help heal the world.
1. BIG HEART CANDLE COMPANY giving back for heart health
Andrea Kleinman-Parker, Big Heart Candle Company
Andrea Kleinman-Parker is a survivor of congestive heart failure and idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, literally a big heart! She started Big Heart Candle Company in Plano, TX to give back to the heart health community.
Big Heart Candle Company
10% of all profits go to the American Heart Association in an effort to fund the research and education of all things heart related!
2. MALIBU APOTHECARY cleaner candles for a cleaner earth and more
Claire Ellis, Malibu Apothecary
Southern California Malibu Apothecary founder Claire Ellis started her “mission-based candle company that crafts cleaner candles for a cleaner Earth", inspired by her love for travel and beaches.
Malibu Apothecary
In addition to supporting coastal conservation, 20% of their Iridescent Pink Candle sales goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation!
3. BENEFISCENT “it makes scents to do good"
Taylor Graustein, Benefiscent
Taylor Graustein founded Benefiscent in Winston-Salem, NC in honor of her mom’s 7-year battle with brain cancer. Her mission is everything we think of in a socially impactful business:
“We envision a world without cancer and we believe that every consumer has the power to change the world with socially responsible purchases. Our mission is to create consciously-made candles that spark joy and inspire hope. In doing so, raising awareness and funds for cancer research."
Benefiscent
20% of all profits goes to cancer research at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center!
4. HUMMINGBIRD CANDLE CO. “cultivating a network of conscious consumers"
Tianna Dean, Hummingbird Candle Co.
What is an “economic equity movement forged in the spirit of sisterhood disguised as a luxury candle-making studio"? It's Hummingbird Candle Co. a Black-owned, Women-owned, fair wage and eco-friendly small business founded by Tianna Dean in Asheville and Fayetteville, NC!
Hummingbird Candle Co.
As part of their activism, they've given back to organizations like GirlTREK:
“We are a campaign to heal intergenerational trauma, fight systemic racism and transform Black lives. As women organize walking teams, they also mobilize community members to support advocacy efforts and lead a Civil Rights-inspired health movement."
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