This week I had the opportunity to interview local maker Chrysantha Vargas of Love, Desi Candle Co. Not only are her products handmade locally but she also has an important message to share which we LOVE and think you will too! Enjoy getting to know this week’s MacKID Riverside’s Person Behind the Brand.
About the Business
Love, Desi is a candle company that strives to provide clean candles that are carcinogen, phthalate & mutagen free. Clear of toxins that cause reproductive or tissue harm. Love, Desi Candle Co was created by Desi’s mother in hopes of having clean guilt free candles to burn in the home, as many big brand candles have many of the nasty harmful toxins that can cause health problems both short and long term. They try to buy ingredients that are from companies in the USA, with their wood wicks being sourced from FSC certified mills. All of their candles are hand poured in small batches, no more than 12 candles at a time currently. Love, Desi wants their candles to create a vibe in your home or at your family gatherings that will add sparks of nostalgia that bring happiness and relaxation.
What have been some challenges in building your business?
Time has been the biggest challenge as I now work part time as a nurse for a Child Development program in LA County. My days off are spent going to physical therapy sessions or attending early intervention services for our son Desi who has Down Syndrome. My family also lives on a small farm and the animals take time to tend to as well as taking care of my other two sons who are 10 and 3 yrs old. I try to make candles in small batches to ensure quality and it also helps with the amount of time spent to make them and this is usually done once everyone goes to sleep. One of our biggest challenges has been getting our candle brand shared, we sell out of every candle we make but we just don’t get shared enough to have growth, we appreciate our new customers and loyal customers. We have some loyal customers that buy almost every single candle we make and it truly tugs at our heart strings to feel so supported by customers who have come to love our candles.
Message from the Owner
We would like to spread Down Syndrome awareness to our customers to educate and encourage acceptance amongst others to always assume competence in everyone and to make the world a more accepting place one person or family at a time.
How can people find you?
We are less than 1 year old so a website is next or a Shopify store. We have been running out of our home and have shipped to many states in the USA, you can find us for now on Instagram @LoveDesiCandleCo
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