we are committed to finding a better tomorrow.
we are the pioneers of the future on this planet, we need to reintroduce the idea of simplicity.
our story
it all began with a love for revolving home design and… black ceilings!
i consistently used seasonal touches in my home to reinvigorate our home and capture the tranquility of each season.
this included using scented candles of every kind. classic clean to colorful, funky jars in my decor, whichever mood was in the air.
then the constant question: Why are my ceilings always becoming so black?
i finally decided to do some research on exactly what was in these candles…
Petroleum.
PARAFFIN WAX is derived directly from petroleum.
most candles on-the-market are made from paraffin and produced offshore. it is very low cost wax, known for its wonderful burning and scent properties, but as a product of the oil industry, it is the very definition of unsustainable. Burning candles made with paraffin releases carcinogens into the air, polluting the inside of your home.
i was burning by-products of petroleum in our home.
i knew we could not enjoy lighting a candle that added carcinogens to the air my children would breath in our home, especially after being a witness to how the some of the products were made. as a consultant, a majority of my clients were in fact, oil companies! i was stunned.
i've since come to learn all about paraffin wax and other additives in candles.
and then…
i became obsessed with finding alternative ways to create non-toxic candles once my family started growing. i began making my own candles in our kitchen. my children were babies and i was working full time.
At first it was a hobby, then everyone wanted them!
fast forward a few years to the pandemic… I finally left my job in corporate consulting and began working on pARADOX Artisan Candles, LLC.
meghan
guangzhou, china
we are an Independent, female-owned, luxury candle brand with a dedication to high-quality, eco-forward practices and products.
we use the traditional methods of candle making from generations past. our candles are poured in small batches, made by hand. there are no conveyer belts, labeling machines, pouring machines…
at our core, our mission is to make high-quality products that are not harmful, free of synthetics and toxins, and aesthetically pleasing for conscious consumers.
we are a brand that supports the global movement toward a circular economy. we want to keep things out of landfills and be champions for our planet.
BRAND : WHO WE ARE