Traditional candles that most households reach for during a power cut or for festive decoration are usually made from paraffin wax, and health conscious buyers are increasingly steering clear of them. In Dehradun, Aanchal has built a business around that very shift, crafting bee-wax aroma candles that light up a room while also filling it with fragrance.
Why paraffin candles worry health experts
Health experts have long pointed out that the smoke released by paraffin wax candles when they burn can be harmful to health. Whenever these candles are lit at home during festivals or special occasions, the smoke that mixes into the air can trigger breathing related issues. That is precisely why more people are now moving away from conventional ways of lighting and decorating their homes and looking for natural alternatives instead.
Rising demand for bee-wax and soy wax candles
Amid this shift, demand for aroma candles made from bee-wax and soy wax has grown rapidly. These candles not only light up a home elegantly but also lift the mood of a room with their gentle fragrance. Because they look attractive, they have also become popular among couples buying them for special occasions. Aanchal, who lives in Dehradun, spotted this changing demand early and began producing these natural candles on a large scale.
A business that began during her studies
Aanchal's journey started around two and a half years ago, while she was still studying. It was during that period that she decided to turn this skill into a full fledged business and set up her venture under the name Moksham Candle and Corporation. She says the ordinary paraffin candles easily available in the market are harmful to health, while the aroma candles she makes are completely safe. The essential oils used in them are not applied directly to the skin or released into the air but are blended with the wax itself, which is what gives them a positive effect on health.
More than a candle, it works like therapy
According to Aanchal, her aroma candles are not meant only to provide light in the dark, they function almost like a form of therapy. That is the reason they are now widely used in meditation centres, spas, yoga studios and upscale restaurants. Her collection includes several varieties designed for different needs. There are candles made with rosemary leaves to ease stress, and others made with lavender oil to help relieve depression. For people looking to improve focus, she makes candles flavoured with sandalwood, saffron and cinnamon. Keeping other preferences in mind, her collection also includes candles scented with vanilla, chocolate, orange and various floral fragrances.
Prices start at just Rs 50, sold on Instagram
For anyone who wants to light up their home with chemical free light and natural fragrance, Aanchal's candles are priced affordably enough to be within easy reach. The starting price has been set at just Rs 50, making them accessible to ordinary buyers. She currently sells these aroma candles online through the platform Instagram.
