The Story of Can Candela
Can Candela was born at a time when I needed to reconnect with myself and find a way to truly take care of my well-being.
During a difficult period, filled with stress and anxiety caused by a job that pushed me to my limits, lighting a candle had become my small daily ritual. It was like opening a window to let in softer, gentler air.
One day, almost without thinking, I picked up one of those candles and started reading the fine print on the label. That’s when I discovered that what I was lighting to feel better was actually full of paraffin, phthalates, and parabens—harmful substances we breathe every day without realizing it.
I felt a mix of sadness and indignation. How could a product that was supposed to bring comfort actually be harming me?
Out of that indignation came a decision: to do things differently. To create a real, clean, honest refuge. For myself and for anyone else who might need it.
That’s how Can Candela began. A project that combines my love for Catalan culture, my respect for nature, and my desire to care for myself—and for you—with intention. Every product and every fragrance is inspired by the traditions, landscapes, and memories of this land.
This is why I work with sustainably sourced European soy wax, luxury fragrances developed by expert perfumers and free from toxins, and recycled materials like glass bottles and cork lids, which are transformed by hand in Girona. I collaborate with local suppliers and artisans who share the same commitment to sustainability, because I believe the way we make things says a lot about the world we want to build.
Can Candela is just that: a small, everyday gesture that becomes an act of self-care, respect, and love for what surrounds us and for one another.
Thank you for being here and for being part of this story.
Aura