13 Clean And Sustainable Candle Brands That Are Actually Lit

Arushi Agrawal founded Seva Home during the pandemic with the goal of bringing light into the lives of those around her by creating an authentic, socially responsible luxury brand that produces high-quality luxury candles and home decor products while also empowering local communities. Their luxurious candles are made with natural soy wax and clean fragrances, so you know you are only paying for the good stuff with no nasties. In addition, their glass and metal candle containers are beautiful and can be easily reused for decor once the candle has been used. Furthermore, with the sale of every ten candles, Seva Home helps conduct a cataract surgery in the villages of Maharashtra for which they have partnered with Samta Foundation.

With the idea to enjoy the small pleasures of life, Misa provides 100% vegan waxes and natural essential oils that give a clean burn without unpleasant drips. Their fragrances are subtle and organic without any toxins, carcinogens or pollutants. They have a wide variety of fragrances: Vanilla bean, Cherry & Musk, Patchouli and Jasmine, Apple & Rose blossom to name a few. Apart from business, they are also dedicated to making the community better by being a part of various social causes and partnering with NGOs. They have options starting at INR 1,090.

Aiming for a better future, The Umbrella Store has three core values—using the best materials, ease of buying and no harm to the environment. They offer an array of unconventional and offbeat scents. Like they've got a scent called 'Library' that will take you to an old-school library with old books and old shelves. All their candles are vegan, non-toxic and handmade in India with 100% organic soy wax. Plus, they have a burning time of approximately 15 hours! They have options starting at INR 599.

Monsoon + Chai is a homegrown label that is all about savouring the present moment. They are selling hand-poured organic scented soy candles named after warm fuzzy feelings like home, revival and fresh linen—so cute. You should definitely check out their special festive collections and gift box options. They have options starting at INR 675.

Umbr Tree offers bespoke fragrant candles made with an all-natural wax blend and 100% natural wicks. These candles are RoHS-certified, probably the only one of their kind to be certified natural air purifiers. All are proudly sourced and designed in India. The aim is to offer fragrances that express India's purity, diversity and heritage. They have options starting at INR 720. 

Savoka is a conscious brand with 100% soy wax, non-toxic, clean candles that burn 25% to 50% longer. Their scent range includes cinnamon, sandalwood, Indian rose and more. They have options starting at INR 799 for two. 

Sustainable, aesthetic, clean, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic and great air purifiers—there are many reasons why you should give beeswax candles a shot! Coco & Bees Co offers heavenly smelling beeswax products. They have options starting at INR 399. 

Doft is known for its premium scented candle collection. Their candles come in beautiful containers (I really like the bell jars) and are available in a range of fragrances; lemongrass-clove, scented berries, lemon-gardenia, jasmine tonka beans, vanilla, and many more. All the products are blended with beeswax and natural oils. They have options starting at INR 995. 

This luxury home fragrance brand has dreamy soy candles that are perfect gifts for weddings, birthdays (and, of course, for yourself). Niana believes that fragrance can transform a space, alter a mood and even rekindle memories. You can also check out reed diffusers, room sprays and sachets. They have options starting at INR 685. 

Based on the principles of inclusiveness and minimalism, Mineral Project has cruelty-free hand-poured candles made of soy wax and wooden-wick that can be trimmed by either removing the burnt wood by hand or with nail clippers. They also have a range of plant-based products like bath and foot soaks, body scrubs and shower gels. They have options starting at INR 920. 

With over 10 fragrances to choose from, Soi & Wick has non-toxic candles that are hand-poured and responsibly sourced and beautifully packaged. Their best-sellers are Summer-Scented in Asiatic White Lilly, Apple Pie-Scented in Apple & Cinnamon and Kasauli-Scented in Forest Vanilla. They have options starting at INR 750. 

Started by sister duo Noor & Neimat, Artisan Lab claims that sustainability is more than a concept for them, they believe that taking one step towards sustainability, albeit imperfect, is still a step. The brand has a range of kitchen and decor items like trays, cutlery, crockery and candles. The candles are made of 100% organic soy wax, in nine different scents, each of which is dedicated to a particular healing stone. They have options starting INR 1,990. 

Smitten was born with a vision to reimagine relaxation as we know it. It came to life at the beginning of 2021, when Aastha, along with her husband Shiv, embarked on a quest to create simple, holistic, stress-reduction products. The brand combines old-age therapeutic techniques with ethically sourced raw materials in new-age sustainable packaging. They have a range of aromatherapy candles in over 20 scents like choco vanilla, pumpkin spice, fresh-cut lilies and more. They have options starting at INR 340.