Lumaya Candles are individually hand poured candles by Steph Dylan Cawitan, a London born Filipina creative. Our candles are nature and culture inspired, using natural soy wax and phthalate-free fragrance oils. Sustainability and responsibility is at the core of our ethos.
“This is my love letter to the Philippines - a tribute to my culture, a space in which I can explore my connection with my roots, as well as play with my creativity and joy, and express my love for self care and mindful practises/ways of life.
Smell is the strongest link to memory, and I hope that my candles can help people awaken memories of their homeland, or transport people to a new & different place or time.
Much as the lighting of a candle can be mindful and ritualistic, the process of preparing and pouring the wax is also therapeutic and meditative, requiring focus on the moment - each candle is created and tended to with great care and affection. I have found my outlet for the love and longing I have for my ancestral home, in the making of these candles.
I hope you feel transported and uplifted when you light them.”
who are we?
lumayà
(Tagalog, verb)
= to be free
wax
Our wax is all-natural, plant-based, vegan-friendly wax made from responsibly sourced soy which meets rigorous ethical and environmental standards, made from natural & renewable resources. Our wax contains no additional additives, and is biodegradable, clean burning and non toxic.
oils
All fragrance oils used to make Lumaya scented candles are phthalate free & paraben free. Phthalates are used commonly in scented candles, and are endocrine disrupting chemicals - we never use them.
We use lab produced oils rather than essential oils, as EO production uses up huge amounts of natural resource.
safety
All our candles meet safety requirements and have accurate CLP information and labelling.
They are individually hand poured into heat-safe vessels from reputable candle suppliers, as all our supplies are.
eco commitment
All elements of our candles are produced with sustainability in mind.
Our outer packaging (postage boxes, packing paper, shredded paper) uses reusable, recyclable and biodegradable products.
Featured Product
Featured Product
Our Christmas candle for 2024 = Noche Buena, which signifies fun, festivities, family & feasting. Freshly spiced orange, native Filipino ylang ylang and cleansing eucalyptus, on a bed of warm vanilla.
Spiced, complex, fresh.
Light, joyous, luxurious.
165g ~35hrs burning time
FAQs
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The lead times are individual to each candle - some are made to order, an some are available right away. If you require your order by a certain date, please message ahead of time or put a message in with your order (not guaranteed until I confirm it).
All postal packages are sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery for safety, so tend to arrive the day after they are posted.
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Unfortunately not at the moment - finding reliable carriers is too challenging.
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For collabs, special occasions, queries, corporate and event enquiries - Get in touch!
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To get the best out of your candles, please follow the care advice provided on our candle care page.
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All Lumaya candles are rigorously tested and we only use reputable suppliers for vessels and supplies, as well as being fully compliant with safety standards. Please read the safety label and use your candle in line with our candle care page.
Do, however, feel free to get in touch with any issues, or indeed feedback.
giving back
At Lumaya we believe in the Filipino concept of kapwa; the self in relation to others. We must foster community and care for one another, and protect our sacred land which is at high risk from climate breakdown.
10% of proceeds from all Lumaya candle sales will be donated to the Palawan NGO Network Inc (PNNI) which is dedicated to the welfare of the environment and people of Palawan.
