We're So Glad You're Here.
Ampersand Candles + Oils started pretty simply: with a love for things that smell good, a fascination with plants and natural ingredients, and a desire to create products we genuinely felt good about bringing into our own homes.
Somewhere along the way, that little idea grew into so much more.
Today, we're a small team creating candles, essential oil blends, home fragrance, and other everyday goods designed to make your home feel a little warmer, your routines a little more intentional, and ordinary moments a little more special.
We're curious people by nature. We want to know what's in the products we use, where those ingredients come from, and whether there's a better way to make something. That means a lot of research, a lot of questions, and probably far more obsessing over tiny details than anyone will ever know.
But that's part of what we love about it.
Aromatherapy has also become a huge part of who we are.
With a Certified Aromatherapist behind the brand, our relationship with essential oils goes much deeper than simply choosing scents that smell nice. We care about understanding the plants themselves, how aromatic ingredients can be used safely and purposefully, and how they can fit naturally into everyday life.
That same thoughtfulness carries into everything we create.
We're particular about our ingredients and materials. We make our products in small batches. We continue learning, experimenting, and improving. And if we find a way to make something better, we're willing to change how we've always done it.
We don't want to make the most products possible.
We want to make products we're genuinely proud to put the Ampersand name on.
WHY THE NAME 'AMPERSAND'?
We've always loved what the ampersand represents.
It's a tiny symbol that simply means and—and the more Ampersand has grown, the more fitting that little symbol has become.
Nature & home.
Beauty & purpose.
Science & tradition.
Simple ingredients & beautiful things.
Everyday routines & little moments of joy.
We don't think natural living needs to be intimidating or perfect. We don't think wellness should feel clinical. And we definitely don't think you should have to choose between something that looks beautiful in your home and something that's been thoughtfully made.
Ampersand lives somewhere in the middle of all of those things.
We're a small business with a real team of people behind every product, package, market, message, and order. When you shop with us, recommend us to a friend, stop by our booth, or simply come back for another candle you loved, you're supporting people who genuinely care about what we're creating.
Whether you've been with us for years or you just stumbled across Ampersand for the first time, we're really glad you're here.
We hope you find something you love.
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WE CARE ABOUT HOW MUCH OUR FARMERS CARE.
From the very beginning, we desired farmers that nurture their land, their plants, and the people working with them. We searched for farmers that only harvest once a year (otherwise known as sustainable farming) as a way to show that they worked hard to protect the soil's integrity year after year.
We also look for farmers that grow, harvest and distill in their plants' native habitats. It has been clinically proven that essential oils grown and harvested in their native habitats create more chemically pure essential oils. So why NOT go back to the true source?
WE BLEND INTENTIONALLY, NOT INSTANTLY.
Instead of constantly pushing out new scents as a way to generate more purchasing and follow trends, we intentionally choose every single ingredient that we put in our products. This requires more time, effort and labor to ensure every single product is the best quality for you and your home.
This also means we aren't Amazon - we make everything from scratch to order, so processing times are about 1-10 business days to ensure the best quality for you!
LITTLE STOCK = LITTLE WASTE.
One of the things we believe in the most is ensuring our products are fresh. We do not carry significant inventory or stock because we do not want to waste ingredients, time or effort. As we mentioned before, this means that processing times may be longer than other businesses, but know that every single product you purchase from us is made specifically for you.
NO DISTRIBUTION. ONLY HAND-MADE.
We do not believe in opening large distribution facilities to keep up with demand. Instead, we hire locally to ensure each order is created by hand, packaged and sent out intentionally and personally. By doing this, we also create jobs locally and connect with real people. No robots or heavy machinery here!
Because of these pillars and our dedication to transparency, we are more than happy to introduce our partner farmers and suppliers. They are our lifeblood and we are proud to continuously partner with them for the best ingredients we can find. If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact us. We are more than happy to discuss options with you!
OUR PARTNERS
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ESSENTIA BULGARIA
Check Them OutLocated in Valchi Dol, Bulgaria, this small family farm is proud to own their own acreage, distillery, and plant nursery!
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NISARGA FARMS
Check Them OutLocated in the Himalayan Mountains, India, this small farm specializes in hand-farming and hand-distilling local and rare essential oils.
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CANANDIAN FLORA
Check Them OutLocated in Manitoba, Canada, this woman-owned and operated family farm built their still from scratch and lives on their land!
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AROMESOIL
Check Them OutLocated in the heart of Spain, this family owned farm specializes in all types of Spanish essential oils - including Green Myrtle!
