Ingredients
What goes in the jar, and why we chose it
We would rather tell you too much than not enough. Here is every material in a Hadley & Dray candle and body bar, and the reason it is there.
Candles
Wax, wick and glass
- Wax
- A blend of soy and rapeseed wax, chosen for a clean burn and a pool that stays even. We melt it in our own pot and never reuse wax from another batch.
- Wick
- Cotton braided wick, sized to each jar and centred by hand. Trim to about 6 mm before each burn to keep the flame small and the soot low.
- Glass
- Amber or sage glass jars, sourced from a supplier who recycles offcuts. The lid is a plain metal disc that keeps dust out between burns.
- Tin
- The cedar tin is a steel tin with a printed label. The lid is reusable, and the tin can be recycled once the wax is finished.
Fragrance
Every scent on a list we share
Each candle uses a fragrance oil blend with a full ingredient list. Ask for it by email and we send the list for that scent the same day.
We keep fragrance loads moderate, so a candle smells clear rather than heavy, and the load is written on each scent's list.
- Ember
- Cedar, orange peel, pink pepper, clove, amber resin.
- Fennel & Salt
- Fennel seed, lemon zest, sea salt, linen musk.
- Cedar tin
- Cedar, bergamot, black pepper, vetiver, sandalwood.
Body care
What goes in the soap
- Oats
- Ground oats for a soft, slightly milky lather. They are sourced from a mill two valleys away.
- Honey
- Local honey added after saponification, so it stays in the bar rather than the lye.
- Oils
- Olive, coconut and shea butter. The recipe is set for a long-lasting bar that does not dry the hands.
- Allergens
- Contains oats and honey. Ask us about any allergy before you buy, and we will check the batch notes with you.
Want the full fragrance list for a scent?
Send an enquiry with the scent name and we reply the same day with the list.