Laughing Lichen’s Candles:
Our candles are handmade in small batches at our “off-the-grid” wilderness facility located deep in the Northwest Territories boreal forest. Our facility is run using solar energy. Our beeswax is sourced from a small family run apiary in northern Alberta. For a relaxing end of week scent, have a look at our new Lavender Beeswax Candle with Arctic Rose & Cranberry.
Burn Time & Scent:
30 + hours. This candle is infused with wild Black spruce essential oil, wild black spruce needles and wild Labrador tea leaf. Did you know that beeswax candles burn for longer than most standard paraffin and soy candles?
Our beeswax candles are free of the toxic chemicals and carcinogens that are released when soy or paraffin candles burn. Have you opened the lid of a candle at a store and had a overwhelming experience? We certainly have, that is why we only add a subtle amount of pure essential oils which are not overpowering, even in a smaller room.
Other Candle Wax’s:
The most widely used type of candle wax is Paraffin, which also happens to be the lowest cost wax option. Paraffin is a byproduct of the oil and gas industry and is refined from crude oil. As for soy candles, the ethical practices of the industry are often called into play. Deforestation, soy monocultures involving pesticides and fertilizers, are both contributing negatively to the environment. The process of extracting the oil from the soy bean is energy intensive, and releases high amounts of VOC’s into the atmosphere.
Jennifer Wong (verified owner) –
The smell of the candle is wonderful! It emits warm and natural glow that creates a cozy atmosphere in my home. It’s perfect for relaxation. Highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a unique and artisanal touch to the home decor.
Timothy (verified owner) –
My favorite candle! Incredible scent that takes me back to the Alaskan tundra in the fall. Super high quality candle that makes a great gift.
Naomi Twietmeyer (verified owner) –
I really love these candles. They’re my favourite. I’ve ordered so many!
Maggie Jones (verified owner) –
marianne wasylycia (verified owner) –
When it’s winter and I can’t walk through the labrador tea I go to this to help me.
Sandra G. (verified owner) –
Love it. I finally found a candle that the scent doesn’t bother me. Having asthma for many years it is difficult to find a that doesn’t bother my breathing.
Timothy D. (verified owner) –
Extremely high quality candle with a wooden wick and very pleasant scent. This is the only candle with a labrador tea scent I have been able to find. Thanks Laughing Lichen!
Amy (store manager) –
Thank you Timothy!
Roanne Proctor –
A nice smell and more importantly perfect slow burn and wick choice. The crackling sound with the wooden wick is really soothing and a nice new discovery for me! My husband does his evening computer work with a red lamp and with this candle’s firelight, it sure helps you relax at the end of the day.
Marianne wasylycia –
I love the clean burn and smell of a beeswax candle. It’s a bonus to have the natural scents of the northern outdoors added to this one. And Laughing Lichen has made the experience even more sensual by adding a wooden wick which crackles. even my guy loves this candle