After years of slowly ridding our home of the less-than-healthy, toxic products and replacing them with natural alternatives, I hit a road block when it came to finding a suitable replacement for our candles. Our home was without candles for a good while, but I greatly missed the calming ritual of lighting a candle to relax in the evenings.

The impetus for creating Slow North's line of plant-based candles was the birth of our son. While pregnant, I became even more aware of just how many products in our house contained mystery concoctions of synthetic chemicals, many of which aren't required to even be listed in a product's ingredients. This did not sit well with me.

I learned of the poor indoor air quality so many of the mainstream air fresheners and candles created. While searching for alternatives, I discovered there was a need for well-designed, naturally healthy candles on the market. I wanted to create a candle I would feel good about burning in my own home and one that would stylishly complement my decor.

Our mission is to make products that are simple, healthy and thoughtfully functional. Since 2015, we have been creating premium, all-natural soy candles scented only with essential oils in thoughtfully minimal packaging.

All Slow North products are free of synthetic chemicals and artificial fragrances. Our soy candles are made from biodegradable and renewable resources. They are dye-free, vegan and made without animal products, petroleum by-products or paraffin.

Our candles are designed with care and hand-poured with love in Austin, Texas.