We all know candles play a role in creating a cozy vibe to our home. It helps us to unwind or maybe create a relaxing environment after a stressful day at work. However, some candles can be harmful to our furry friends.
Toxin ingredients such as paraffin, lead and benzene can cause respiratory problem to not only us but our four-legs friends too. Fret not, choose organic wax candle made by beeswax or soy wax as an alternative as they work pretty much the same as the non-organic ones.
Before we take a look at some of local candles that are pet safe, here are some tips on how to burn candles in a pet household.
Tips To Burn Candles In A Pet Household
1. Burn In A Well-Ventilated Area
Ideally, place your candles in a room or an area that has a window. Placing your candles at an open space such as the living room can be helpful too. This allow the burning of the candles to spread across the room or an area and fresh air can circulate to balance out the air in the room.
2. Place Out Of Reach From The Animals
Like toddlers, animals can be hands-on and curious. Our furry friends tend to be peculiar of their surroundings. This include the flames of your candles. Some furry friends can be too curious that they might push around the candle which can cause the candle to topple or play with the flames.
3. Avoid these ingredients
Non-organic candles may contain ingredients that can extremely toxic to our fellow felines and canines. Instead, opt for organic vegan wax version of your candles such as beeswax, soy wax and vegetable wax.
These are the ingredients you should avoid in your candles:
- Lead
- Paraffin
- Benzene
- Toluene
- Acrolein
- Essential oils
- Artificial colors
- Artificial scents
Now that we know the tips on how to light candles around your pets, let’s get down to the list of Malaysian candle brands that are pet-safe.
10 Candles That Are Pet Safe For Your Felines And Canines Friends
1. Candle Lab + Co
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Candle Lab + Co operates as a fully online business selling handmade candles by Gwen in 2019. All of their candles are carefully curated using soy wax which are super safe for our pets. The unique thing about Candle Lab + Co is that they do not come in the typical amber glass jar.
Instead, their candles come in unique sizes and designs such as cakes, cheese blocks, macarons and Christmas ornaments in which you can purchase here. You may also order custom made candles for special occasions. Candle Lab + Co also holds a candle workshop, so be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
| Address | E3-04-10, Tamarind Square, Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor |
| Operating Hours | Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm Monday – CLOSED |
| Contact | 016-888 0276 |
| Social Media | Instagram | Facebook |
2. Self Supply Dot Com
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Self Supply is a fully online-based candles store. For all my aesthetic people out there, Self Supply provides a wide range of candles design. From twisted candles, bear shaped candles, earth tone wedding candles and pastel flowers, these candles will definitely spice up your living space. You may shop some for your home on their Shopee.
Worry less, these candles are all made out of a combination of soy wax and beeswax making it super safe for your pet. All pieces of the candles were carefully handmade making every one their imperfections unique.
On some other days, Self Supply often opens a pop-up booth. Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook to stay update.
3. Kandle Kandle
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Kandle Kandle is a local brand hand poured scented candle that is pet safe. Using soy wax as their main base for candles, Kandle Kandle does not use any toxic ingredients to keep their candles organic and safe for humans as well as pets. To stay update with their release collections, follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
With 12 scents available for their soy wax scented candle basic collections, you can purchase yours through their website or Shopee too. This Penang based candle store is reliable and transparent in sharing the ingredients that they used in candles production.
| Address | Ilaika Select Store 17, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
| Operating Hours | Monday – Sunday, 10am – 9pm |
| Contact | 017-696 3927 |
| Social Media | Instagram | Facebook |
4. NuDecco
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Based in Georgetown, Penang, NuDecco is a fully online-based candles shop that produces an infused soy wax and beeswax scented candles. Apart from its minimalist concept of hand-poured candles, NuDecco avoid harmful ingredients such as chemical, paraffin and phthalate in which you can through on their Instagram and Facebook.
With over 12 collections of candles with different scents, NuDecco produce unique designs of candles that can match the aesthetic of your home while maintaining as candles that are pet safe.
To purchase NuDecco candles, visit their website and scroll through their collections of candles. You may also custom made your own candles for special events.
5. Lilin + Co
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Lilin + Co is an artisanal candle brand that is made in Malaysia since 2016. The core of their product development is the handcrafted soy candles that are hand-poured with love and are phthalate free.
Safe to say, Lilin + Co is safe for your pet as not only that are clean and non-harmful, but they also practice sustainability and only use quality materials with finest ingredients. With over 15 candles that comes in different sizes, you get your shop online here.
| Addresses | Operation Hours | Contacts | Social Media |
| Lilin+Co @ APW 04b, Canvas C, 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur | Tuesday – Thursday, 11am – 8pm Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 8pm Friday, 10am – 8pm Monday – CLOSED | 010-897 0190 | Facebook |
| OL-factory 1.0 by Lilin+Co 2nd Floor, Lot 5, Jalan 51A/225A Zon Perindustrian PJCT, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6pm Monday & Sunday – CLOSED | 010-897 0190 | Facebook |
| Ilaika Select Store 17, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Monday – Sunday, 10am – 9pm | 017-696 3927 | Facebook |
| Ana Tomy 82G, Jalan Rotan, Jalan Kampung Attap, 50460 Wilayah Persekutuan, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur | Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm Monday – CLOSED | 016-238 2827 | Facebook |
| KitaKita The Republik, M.05, Mezzanine Floor, 1, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Saturday, 11am -5pm Sunday – CLOSED | 03-2011 0343 | Facebook |
| Tsutaya Books Bukit Jalil WP KL, Lot 2.89.00, Level 2 Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Persiaran Jalil Utama, Bandar Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Sunday, 10am – 10pm | 03-8080 0365 | Facebook |
| Mano Plus George Town No. 37A&B, Beach Street, 10300 George Town, Penang. | Monday – Thursday, 9am- 6pm Friday – Sunday, 9am – 9pm | 04-262 8383 | Facebook |
| Mano Plus Kuala Lumpur GM-G-01, Kompleks GM, No. 2, Jalan Robertson, 50150 Kuala Lumpur. | Monday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm | 03-2022 1184 | Facebook |
| Mano Go RexKL Lot 1F-01, RexKL, No. 80 Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur. | Monday – Thursday, 10am – 7pm Friday – Sunday, 10am – 8pm | 012-431 6838 | Facebook |
| The Flow Studio – Yoga & Pilates | Bangsar 7, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Thursday, 11am – 1pm, 6pm – 10pm Friday, 7am – 11am Saturday, 9am – 1pm Sunday, 9am – 12pm | 017-885 0865 | Facebook |
| The Flow Studio – Yoga & Pilates | Damansara Heights A -2-01, Aras 2, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Jalan Dungun, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Wednesday, 7am – 11am, 6pm – 10pm Thursday, 7am – 12pm, 6pm – 10pm Friday, 7am – 11am Saturday, 9am – 1pm Sunday, 8am – 12pm | 017-885 0865 | Facebook |
| The Apom Store @ Bangsar Village F3C, Level 1, Bangsar Village 1, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Sunday, 10am -10pm | 012-906 8798 | Facebook |
| The APOM Store @ Suria KLCC Petronas Twin Tower, Lot 257, Level 2 (Signatures Food Court Floor), 50088 Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Sunday, 10am -10pm | 012-906 8798 | Facebook |
| Re:Health Lot 73C, UG Floor, Publika Shopping Gallery, 1, Jln Solaris Dutamas, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Friday, 10am – 9pm Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 7pm | 03-6206 2300 | Instagram Website |
| FERN – Batik + Artisanal Collective Bangsar Village II – UGF 17A, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur | Monday – Sunday, 10am – 10pm | 011-2181 0712 | Facebook |
| ruma Atria Atria Shopping Gallery, G51-G53A, Jalan SS 22/23, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | Monday – Sunday, 10am – 9.30pm | 018-351 4811 | Facebook |
| The Royal Press 29, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka | Friday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm Monday – Thursday – CLOSED | 06-281 1312 | Facebook |
| PICO Melaka Behind Hotel 906, 58, Jalan Kampung Hulu, 75200 Melaka | Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 7pm Monday – CLOSED | – | Facebook |
| & Coffee Unit G20, Impiana Jaya Complex, Jalan Pengkalan Kiulap, Kg Kiulap, Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1712, Brunei Darussalam | Monday – Sunday, 9am – 6pm | (673) 8330099 | Instagram Website |
6. Arecurate
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With 13 different scents custom to meet your preference, Arecurate is a small-owned candle business that is based in Johor Bahru. All 13 different scents came in 2 sizes which are mini candle and travel size. 4 of the best-sellers which are No Bad Days, Lost In The Rain, Day One and Two Of Us came in the size 161 grams.
All of the candles at Arecurate are curated with 100% natural soy wax making it not only safe for pet but also extending the burning hours without omitting any toxins. You can also check out Arecurate’s self care items on Instagram or Shopee.
7. Anbo
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Anbo is another Malaysian-based candles shop that is pet safe. All of their candles are uniquely curated with different using beeswax as their choice of base. Making it ideal for Anbo, they agree that beeswax candles are not only pet-friendly but also eco-friendly as they are natural, non-hazardous and biodegradable.
At Anbo, you may purchase candles from their six series of 7 different scents and different sizes on their website. For updates on future release of new collection, you can follow their Instagram or Facebook.
8. Borneo Candle Studio
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Borneo Candle Studio, an eco-friendly candle brand, holds on to a mission in providing toxin-free zone. In other words, this brand is conscious with the ingredients that they use. Their candles are derived from soy beans with no blends or additives include which makes them safe for your pets as stated in their Facebook and Instagram.
This Sarawak and Brunei based candle brand is transparent with the ingredients that they use. Claiming that their products are vegan and cruelty-free, this brand is the one for you with the furry friends. You can make your online purchase on their website.
| Addresses | Operating Hours | Contacts | Social Media |
| SCG Pavilion Unit 2.42B, 2nd Floor, The Mall Gadong, BE1118 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | Monday – Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am – 9.30pm Friday, 2pm – 9.30pm | 673-732-2608 | – |
| Two Sons Coffee C8, Setia Kenangan 2, Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan | Monday – Thursday, 9am – 5pm Friday, 9am – 12pm, 2pm – 5pm Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm | 673-732-1327 | Facebook |
| K Pharmacy 7, Simpang 32, Ground Floor, Bangunan Hj Hassan Abdullah Kampong Menglait, Gadong B, Brunei, BE3919, Brunei | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10am – 6pm Tuesday, 3pm – 6pm Friday, 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 6pm Sunday, 10am – 1pm | 673-714-8171 | Facebook |
| Salt x Paper Stationery & Gifts No. 51, Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Monday – Sunday, 10am – 5.30pm | 014-617 5717 | Facebook |
| PaKat Store 215 Lucky Centre, Jalan Jade, 98000 Miri, Sarawak | Monday – Sunday, 10am 6pm Tuesday – CLOSED | hello@pakat.org | Facebook |
9. Barn & Jones
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Barn & Jones carries 7 phenomenal scented candles that are made out of natural soy wax and premium fine fragrances with cotton-based wick. Without emitting any toxic substances, these candles are clean and safe for burn even with your pets around. You can purchase yours on their website.
As of today, Barn & Jones is an online based candles store. You may follow them on Instagram and Facebook to stay update for potential pop up booth or collections release.
Did you know that you can actually diy your own candle?
10. Håndlavet
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Håndlavet is an online business store that sells organic candles. The word Håndlavet comes from the Danish which means handmade. This Malaysian candle brand is dedicated to preserve the environment and at the same time produce a well-crafted candles with exquisite fragrance, stated in their Facebook and Instagram.
Håndlavet produces candles that are safe for humans and pets as they are toxic-free and do not contain harmful ingredients. Most of their ingredients are imported and environmental friendly. Made with 100% natural soy wax, Håndlavet uses natural pure essential oils. To purchase online you may do so on their website.
| Address | The Warung, Victoria 145, Victoria St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang |
| Operation Hours | Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 8pm |
| Contact | 04-226 0123 |
| Social Media | Facebook | Instagram |
With the tips and the pet safe candles, you now can enjoy the best of both worlds. Get yourself one of these candles from our local store, chill at your home as the night rain is pouring and your furry friend cuddling with you on your lap. Such a heaven feeling.
