7. Votivo ($60)
This South Carolina-based candle supplier is a refreshing break from the norm in the way that they discuss and market their products. In an era in which labels are haphazardly slapped on goods in the interest of selling a few more units, Votivo is forthright about not producing candles that are either ‘100% natural,’ or ‘organic,’ noting that doing so would put tremendous stress on the environment through the depletion of natural resources. This departure from the norm in no way affects their product quality, however, as they’ve produced a number of best-selling candles, including their 6.4oz Red Currant aromatic candle, praised for its odor-removing capability and even burning rate.
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