Welcome to Onyx + Ember Apothecary!

Hi, I’m Shayna! 

My mom instilled a love of candles within me at a young age, so when she was first diagnosed with lung cancer, I set out to make her a cleaner candle. After countless hours of research, I learned about the toxins major companies use in their candles. There had to be a better way to make your home smell delicious without costing your health. That is why I created Onyx + Ember Apothecary. Our mission is to create the cleanest candles without sacrificing quality. 

We start with wicks that are made with natural cotton fibers, lead and zinc free, and have self-trimming and clean burning characteristics that minimize mushrooming, soot, and smoke.

Our wax is 100% soy wax. No wax blends here! Soy wax is considered a natural wax since it is made from vegetable oil. Unlike paraffin wax that is made from petroleum oil and can increase the amount of CO2 in the air.

Soy candles do not require chemicals to scent them, have a lower melting point so the wax itself doesn’t get as hot, produce negligible amounts of soot, and release no known carcinogens into the air.

Soy candles burn, on average, 50% longer than regular candles. There scent is also stronger because of the lower melting point. This allows more wax to pool around the wick and the fragrance to release into the air. They also clean up easier! Soy wax is water soluble, so just use soap and water when the wax is spilled.

Finally, all of our candles are scented with natural fragrance oils. They are free of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), dimethyl phthalate (DMP), and diethyl phthalate (DEP)

Phthalates used in fragrances are hormone disrupters linked to asthma, ADHD, breast cancer, neurodevelopment issues, male fertility issues, and altered reproductive development.