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Scent Science LLC
Kiana: "This funding helps home-base business expand to a brick & mortar candle bar and hire staff."
Auburn Hills,
MI
Investment type:
Loan
Target raise:
$11,000
Minimum investment:
$25
$25
End date:
Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
ended
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Scent Science provides handmade 100% soy wax candles. I launched my website in May 2019. I'm currently a home-based business that will expand to a brick-and-mortar candle bar hoping to open in March 2023. I currently sell online and participate in over 25 pop-up events throughout the year.
I chose to use all-natural 100% soy wax, it is non-toxic and clean burning as it is made with no toxins, carcinogens, or pollutants which means our candles are less likely to trigger allergies or migraines. Soy wax also has a lower melting point than paraffin wax and because of this, soy candles will burn slower and longer than paraffin candles. Our soy wax is also made by American farmers. I also use eco-friendly wooden wicks made of maple and cherry wood.
Over the past four years, Scent Science has had the opportunity to educate our consumers about the dangers of paraffin candles and create a product our consumers can feel good about burning in their homes. I've been able to gain a community of supporters that believe in my mission and are very excited about the expansion of opening a candle bar where they can create their own hand-poured custom scented candles free of toxins. The growth of Scent Science has been amazing! I'm excited to build community in the city of Auburn Hills where I live by providing a creative space and employment opportunities.