Our Story

At Lys and Bloom Aromatherapy, we believe that Self Care should be a daily necessity, not an option.

We believe that self care does not have to be grand gestures. Self care can be as simple as lighting a candle, making a warm drink and allowing yourself to take guilt free rest for 5 minutes. Self care could look like stepping out into fresh air and moving your body, it could look like moments of mindfulness throughout the day, it could be elevating the fragrance in your home to boost your mood naturally.

Our 100% pure essential oil candles contain our own unique blends (you wont find our scents anywhere else!) infused with natural soy wax , and that's it. No hidden chemicals, synthetic fragrances, toxins or endocrine disruptors here. Ever. We pride ourselves in reducing our carbon footprint, using natural, pure ingredients, and using recyclable packaging (no plastic here!).

Our natural aromatherapy candles are where science meets nature, by harnessing the power of scent to connect and communicate with your brain. This is why we have different candles for different self care rituals, whether you need support to sleep better, something to help you to relax, a treat to indulge in a pampering session with or something to boost your emotions, we have a candle for every ritual. No matter what you're facing in life, whether you're dealing with hormonal issues such as menopause, PMDD, sleep issues, trouble relaxing and unwinding or are just looking for a cleaner, healthier alternative to traditional candles by making eco friendly swaps for your home, we have a candle here to suit every mood.

At Lys and Bloom, we are proud to be encouraging others to make self care a priority. Life has taught us that you cannot burn the candle at both ends (no pun intended) without your body keeping the score. Years of battling a variety of hormonal and auto immune disorders lead to an awareness of the importance of what we put in and around our bodies. The cleaner, calmer and healthier our environment around us, the healthier our bodies and minds will be. 

Meet our maker, Lucy...

"Lys and Bloom was born out of necessity. After years of battling auto-immune diseases, major hormonal issues, and decades of anxiety, I had tried every trick in the book to help me relax. But it wasn't enough. It wasn't until I began to prioritise my own self care, creating daily rituals to ensure I stuck to keeping self care a priority (I've always been one to neglect my own needs and put everyone else's first) that I actually began to notice a change. 

I became increasingly aware of the factors in my life which were negatively impacting on my health and wellbeing, from the constant self neglect, to the environment I was creating for my body, from the products I was applying to my skin to the air I was breathing. 

Whilst recovering from major surgery, I signed up for a beauty box subscription (a little treat for me). I came across what I thought was a 'clean' aromatherapy product, and loved it, but when I looked deeper into the ingredients I was shocked to find that it was full of synthetic fragrances (I won't mention the brand but it was a very high end popular brand!). This sent me on the hunt for some 'healthier' beauty treats and candles. Specifically ones to help support my hormones . But all that came up when I Google searched 'menopause candle' were ones joking about hot flushes, ones full of synthetic fragrances, or ones claiming to be 'natural', yet listed scents such as fruits and musk (these aren't a thing. You don't get strawberry essential oil, or apple etc., so be wary of any candle company claiming to be natural when their candles sound like the ultimate fruity snack!).

This was how Lys and Bloom was born. As I recovered from surgery, I decided that if I couldn't find the types of candles for self care I wanted, I would have a go and make my own! I soon became addicted, not only to the candles themselves (because they smell amazing), but also the process of making the blends myself. I loved creating new combinations specifically tailored to the mood I wanted, whether that was for more restful sleep, a candle that felt like a little bit of luxury for a bubble bath, blends to give me a boost of energy when I'm tired and struggling (auto immune sufferers will totally relate). I had already made many 'cleaner' swaps in my life and beauty products before, but before my surgery, I had never realised the chemicals that went into candles and the impact they can have on our health. From the petrochemicals, phthalates, terpenes to formaldehyde, I was without realising filling my home and body with toxins and chemicals. This drove me to want to create Lys and Bloom Aromatherapy (lys meaning light, not only the light from my candles but also signifying the relief from the hormonal issues and anxiety I battled for decades, and bloom for the plant based ingredients we use as well as the impact the self care rituals were having to enable me to be happier and healthier as a person)." 

We are so exited for what is to come. 2026 will bring so many new blends, expanding on our self care range, as well as offering some 100% natural alternatives to popular scents you already know and love out there on the market, but with none of the chemical nasties, (and with the added aromatherapeutic benefits!).

We welcome you and thank you for coming along on the journey with us

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Thankyou from the bottom of our hearts for shopping small and supporting our small business. When you shop small, you're supporting sustainability, supporting real people with big dreams, and you're really making a difference (and we literally do a happy dance for every sale made!)

Thankyou

Lucy x