Mosquito-repelling candle in a gold tin with a labeled lid.
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Gold tin candle with a double wick and labeled lid.
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Brand story

Slow North

Slow North started the way a lot of good things do: in a backyard garage, with a new baby in the house. In 2015, after her first son was born, founder Michelle Simmons went looking for candles with ingredients she actually wanted to breathe around her family. She didn't love what she found, so she started pouring her own in Austin, Texas.

That garage project grew into a studio that still hand pours every candle in small batches. The recipes are lean: soy wax, cotton wicks, and 100% essential oils. No synthetic fragrance, no artificial dyes, no mystery list on the label. Soaps, linen sprays and reed diffusers followed, all built on the same idea. Fewer, better ingredients, and scents that are familiar.

Here's the part we really love. Slow North gives 10% of its profits to four causes: the Central Texas Food Bank, The SAFE Alliance, RAICES, and Kiva micro-loans. So the candle on your nightstand is also helping keep pantries stocked and neighbors supported back home in Texas and around the world.

Simple ingredients, easy rituals, and a little good done. That's Universal Design with a warm glow.

Why We Love It

A warm, herbal glow by the fire pit, so evenings feel more like hanging out.

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Patio season is better when you are not the snack. This two-wick Slow North candle is made with soy wax, cotton wicks, and an essential oil blend the maker picked for its bug-deterring scent, so evenings on the deck feel a little more like hanging out and a little less like swatting.

Light it on the patio table, the balcony, or next to the fire pit, and enjoy a warm, herbal scent while the sun goes down.

More sunsets, fewer slaps on the arm. Your summer self says thank you.

Not Today, Bugs - Mosquito Candle

$25.00
By Slow North
SKU: NTBC
Brand story

Slow North

Slow North started the way a lot of good things do: in a backyard garage, with a new baby in the house. In 2015, after her first son was born, founder Michelle Simmons went looking for candles with ingredients she actually wanted to breathe around her family. She didn't love what she found, so she started pouring her own in Austin, Texas.

That garage project grew into a studio that still hand pours every candle in small batches. The recipes are lean: soy wax, cotton wicks, and 100% essential oils. No synthetic fragrance, no artificial dyes, no mystery list on the label. Soaps, linen sprays and reed diffusers followed, all built on the same idea. Fewer, better ingredients, and scents that are familiar.

Here's the part we really love. Slow North gives 10% of its profits to four causes: the Central Texas Food Bank, The SAFE Alliance, RAICES, and Kiva micro-loans. So the candle on your nightstand is also helping keep pantries stocked and neighbors supported back home in Texas and around the world.

Simple ingredients, easy rituals, and a little good done. That's Universal Design with a warm glow.
Description

Keep the guests but leave the pests out of your backyard with our 2-wick Not Today, Bugs candle. Perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy more sunsets, fewer bugs, and a little more peace of mind.

Made with our custom blend of essential oils known for their bug-repelling properties. Each candle is hand-poured in small batches with 100% cotton wicks and natural soy wax, giving you a stress-free evening of enjoying the outdoors, without the constant threat of being eaten alive.

Just light it up, and not only will you fill your patio, deck, or balcony with the warm, inviting aroma of all-natural essential oils, but also bugs will think twice about coming anywhere near you – helpful for those intimate moments around the fire and outdoor summer parties. Not Today, Bugs is an all-natural alternative to harmful chemical insect repellants.

From ingredients to vessels, Slow North candles are designed with sustainability in mind. We’re proud to use only soy wax, a long-burning, biodegradable, and renewable resource. These candles are poured into reusable, gold tins.

Volume: 13 oz
All-Botanical Ingredients: Lavender Essential Oil, Citronella Essential Oil, Lemongrass Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil, Soy Wax, and Coconut Oil
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