About us

Mission statement

Ollie and Bean Candle Shop focuses on effortlessly bringing a background soothing and pleasant scent to your home without being overwhelming.  Our candles are nontoxic, phthalate and paraben free, and are made of natural soy wax.   We are environmentally conscious, promoting reusability and sustainability at every step of the candle making process, from attaining materials to delivering them to your home.  

Our commitment to the environment

We are dedicated to minimizing our carbon footprint by providing 100% recyclable or biodegradable packaging materials. Our wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and tape are recyclable, while our packaging popcorn and twine are biodegradable.   Our labels are easily removable and recyclable.

Our vessels can be repurposed as a container, such as for cotton swabs or a pencil holder, reused with DIY candle kits (coming soon!), or for any other reason one can imagine!  The artisan cement line also includes a wild flower seed dust cover, which is easily dissolvable and plantable in the cement vessel or any other vessel of your choosing. Directions for planting these dust covers can be found here.

Who we are

Ollie and Bean Candle Shop is a women and LGBTQ owned small business created in 2022 and is currently located in Philadelphia, PA.

Whats the difference between these candles and those commonly seen in big box companies and malls?

Most candles are made of paraffin wax, which contributes to air pollution and creates highly toxic and potentially carcinogenic chemicals when burned.  Many of these paraffin wax candles contain other chemical additives in the dyes and fragrances that can be toxic when inhaled. Exposure to these chemicals can cause headaches, irritation to the eyes, nose or throat, or nausea.  Some commonly found candles may also contain wicks that contain heavy metals like lead, which also have toxic properties when burned. 

Ollie and Bean Candle Shop is committed to delivering a safer and cleaner ambience for your home.

Every scent we use is 100% phthalate free and excludes other materials with similar health concerns, including carcinogenic ingredients on California’s Prop 65 list.  Engineering of each scent follows rigorous safety standards supported by science and are backed by third party verification. 

Our wicks are lead and zinc free and are made of flat braided cotton with woven paper threads to ensure a pure and consistent burn.

Each candle uses natural soy wax derived from soybean oil to provide a cleaner and longer burn.