Petit Vert Hand Poured Candles

Hi, and welcome to Petit Vert, a home for handcrafted and hand-poured candles.

My name is Helen and I started Petit Vert in November 2023.

Candle making started as a bit of a hobby and something I wanted to learn more about.  However, before I knew it my house was over-run with numerous candles and room sprays. 

Initially I thought candle making was going to be easy, how wrong was I?  The more I studied, the more I realised just how much work and testing goes into making the perfect candle. I have expanded my knowledge greatly regarding wax, wicks, and fragrance oils and I am sure I will continue to learn as Petit Vert develops.

My focus when creating Petit Vert was to design candles that evoke emotions and provide benefits to health and wellbeing.  I discovered lots of everyday scents such as lavender, vanilla, and almonds can have therapeutic benefits. Research indicated they can support relaxation, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and can also aid depression management.  

Over the past few years I have struggled with Menopause symptoms, as have a lot of my friends. The sweats, flushes, mood changes, joint aches and pains can be extremely debilitating. I found the process of making candles and using them helped me relax and unwind.

I have also found yoga, pilates, and body balance have helped me to relieve some of the symptoms. When combined with the aromatic scent of candles I am often transported to my 'happy place'. 

As I started to test and design candles I looked for scents that would encourage me and others to relax. To create memories of smells and places that invoke a feeling of relaxation such as, Lavender and Lemon to aid sleep, Seychelles to create memories of distant shores, and Almond Croissant that evokes memories of relaxed mornings in bed, a place of calm and tranquility.

My favourite (although I love them all) is my Lavender and Lemon scented candle. I love lavender plants anyway, I have lots in my garden. They just remind me of my travels and the lavender fields of France. I love the vibrant colour of Lavender and the aroma is so relaxing. The moment I light a candle I instantly feel chilled and in a better head space. 

I have loved creating Petit Vert and I hope you enjoy my candles as much as I have loved making them.  I chose the name Petit Vert meaning 'little green' in French as I wanted my candles to be made from sustainable materials.

Choosing quality ingredients was a high priority for me when starting the business. My candles are made with sustainable Soy and Coco Wax and my oils are Vegan and Cruelty Free.

My ultimate mission with Petit Vert is to create a go-to wellbeing sanctuary that assists you to get through the trials and tribulations of everyday life, and create your own little haven where ever you may be.