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candlescience

Inspiration, expertise, and supplies for your scented creations.
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We’re loving these new rainbow reeds! Shop individual shades separately to mix and match, or grab our new Colorburst Kit to get a vibrant mix of a few select colors. 🌈✨


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We’re loving these new rainbow reeds! Shop individual shades separately to mix and match, or grab our new Colorburst Kit to get a vibrant mix of a few select colors. 🌈✨


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A gathering of the season.✨🧺 Crafting these botanical sachets scented with Woodland Berries and Sage. It’s a sophisticated balance of juicy plum and blackberry grounded by moss, teakwood, and musk. An intentional way to tuck the scent of the woods in your quiet spaces.

#sachet #botanicalsachet #waxmeltlover #candlemaking #candlescience


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This is it.
All fragrance oils.
No minimums.
No added cost.
If it’s in your cart (or on your mind) now’s the time.

Shop all fragrances at the link in bio!


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Ever feel totally stuck trying to figure out what to post about your business on social media?

Keeping up with content creation can definitely feeling daunting. One content idea is to let your community do the talking by sharing your customers’ photos and reviews. Want more content inspiration? We cover 7 ideas in the latest episode of Making Scents.

🔗Click the link in our bio to watch it now on the Maker Business Hub!

#candlescience #makingscents #candlebusiness #candlebusinessowner


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One new scent.✨
One restock.📦
One idea you finally try.💡
That’s how it grows.

For Small Business Month, we’re making it easier to take the next step:
Free shipping on all fragrance oils, through tomorrow.

🌟 Click the link in our bio to keep building!


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✨ Meet Lauren Ward, founder of Honey Soap Company in Hickory, North Carolina

Honey Soap Company is a vibrant, family-owned brand known for its beautifully crafted cold process soaps, and an expansive product line that goes far beyond. From solid lotion sticks and locally sourced beeswax lip balms to sugar scrubs, bath bombs, candles, and more, every product is made in-house with care, creativity, and intention.

“I’m Lauren W, the ‘Honey’ behind Honey Soap Company. It was my nickname from my grandmother, and I strive to live up to that sweet name every single day.”

Lauren’s journey began in 2020 during lockdown, making soap in her apartment kitchen alongside her mom. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into something much bigger. But it was a life-changing moment in 2022, a melanoma diagnosis,that deepened her mission.

With a renewed focus on safety and transparency, Lauren committed to creating products that are both fun and safe, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eliminating harmful chemicals wherever possible.

By fall 2022, Honey Soap Company officially launched, and hasn’t slowed down since. Now a team of six, the business has become a beloved local staple, earning “Best Soap Store” in their region three years in a row (2023–2025), with sights set on a fourth.

Even more meaningful, the business has created a life centered around family. Lauren homeschools her three children from the shop each morning, building products (and a future) side by side.

“A percentage of every sale goes toward local bee conservation efforts… If you can be anything, bee kind.” 🐝

Why we admire Honey Soap Company:
Lauren’s story is one of resilience, heart, and purpose. She’s built more than a business, she’s built a life that reflects her values, supports her family, and gives back to her community.

Follow & support Instagram @honeysoapnc 💛


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✨ Meet Lauren Ward, founder of Honey Soap Company in Hickory, North Carolina

Honey Soap Company is a vibrant, family-owned brand known for its beautifully crafted cold process soaps, and an expansive product line that goes far beyond. From solid lotion sticks and locally sourced beeswax lip balms to sugar scrubs, bath bombs, candles, and more, every product is made in-house with care, creativity, and intention.

“I’m Lauren W, the ‘Honey’ behind Honey Soap Company. It was my nickname from my grandmother, and I strive to live up to that sweet name every single day.”

Lauren’s journey began in 2020 during lockdown, making soap in her apartment kitchen alongside her mom. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into something much bigger. But it was a life-changing moment in 2022, a melanoma diagnosis,that deepened her mission.

With a renewed focus on safety and transparency, Lauren committed to creating products that are both fun and safe, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eliminating harmful chemicals wherever possible.

By fall 2022, Honey Soap Company officially launched, and hasn’t slowed down since. Now a team of six, the business has become a beloved local staple, earning “Best Soap Store” in their region three years in a row (2023–2025), with sights set on a fourth.

Even more meaningful, the business has created a life centered around family. Lauren homeschools her three children from the shop each morning, building products (and a future) side by side.

“A percentage of every sale goes toward local bee conservation efforts… If you can be anything, bee kind.” 🐝

Why we admire Honey Soap Company:
Lauren’s story is one of resilience, heart, and purpose. She’s built more than a business, she’s built a life that reflects her values, supports her family, and gives back to her community.

Follow & support Instagram @honeysoapnc 💛


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✨ Meet Lauren Ward, founder of Honey Soap Company in Hickory, North Carolina

Honey Soap Company is a vibrant, family-owned brand known for its beautifully crafted cold process soaps, and an expansive product line that goes far beyond. From solid lotion sticks and locally sourced beeswax lip balms to sugar scrubs, bath bombs, candles, and more, every product is made in-house with care, creativity, and intention.

“I’m Lauren W, the ‘Honey’ behind Honey Soap Company. It was my nickname from my grandmother, and I strive to live up to that sweet name every single day.”

Lauren’s journey began in 2020 during lockdown, making soap in her apartment kitchen alongside her mom. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into something much bigger. But it was a life-changing moment in 2022, a melanoma diagnosis,that deepened her mission.

With a renewed focus on safety and transparency, Lauren committed to creating products that are both fun and safe, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eliminating harmful chemicals wherever possible.

By fall 2022, Honey Soap Company officially launched, and hasn’t slowed down since. Now a team of six, the business has become a beloved local staple, earning “Best Soap Store” in their region three years in a row (2023–2025), with sights set on a fourth.

Even more meaningful, the business has created a life centered around family. Lauren homeschools her three children from the shop each morning, building products (and a future) side by side.

“A percentage of every sale goes toward local bee conservation efforts… If you can be anything, bee kind.” 🐝

Why we admire Honey Soap Company:
Lauren’s story is one of resilience, heart, and purpose. She’s built more than a business, she’s built a life that reflects her values, supports her family, and gives back to her community.

Follow & support Instagram @honeysoapnc 💛


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✨ Meet Lauren Ward, founder of Honey Soap Company in Hickory, North Carolina

Honey Soap Company is a vibrant, family-owned brand known for its beautifully crafted cold process soaps, and an expansive product line that goes far beyond. From solid lotion sticks and locally sourced beeswax lip balms to sugar scrubs, bath bombs, candles, and more, every product is made in-house with care, creativity, and intention.

“I’m Lauren W, the ‘Honey’ behind Honey Soap Company. It was my nickname from my grandmother, and I strive to live up to that sweet name every single day.”

Lauren’s journey began in 2020 during lockdown, making soap in her apartment kitchen alongside her mom. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into something much bigger. But it was a life-changing moment in 2022, a melanoma diagnosis,that deepened her mission.

With a renewed focus on safety and transparency, Lauren committed to creating products that are both fun and safe, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eliminating harmful chemicals wherever possible.

By fall 2022, Honey Soap Company officially launched, and hasn’t slowed down since. Now a team of six, the business has become a beloved local staple, earning “Best Soap Store” in their region three years in a row (2023–2025), with sights set on a fourth.

Even more meaningful, the business has created a life centered around family. Lauren homeschools her three children from the shop each morning, building products (and a future) side by side.

“A percentage of every sale goes toward local bee conservation efforts… If you can be anything, bee kind.” 🐝

Why we admire Honey Soap Company:
Lauren’s story is one of resilience, heart, and purpose. She’s built more than a business, she’s built a life that reflects her values, supports her family, and gives back to her community.

Follow & support Instagram @honeysoapnc 💛


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✨ Meet Lauren Ward, founder of Honey Soap Company in Hickory, North Carolina

Honey Soap Company is a vibrant, family-owned brand known for its beautifully crafted cold process soaps, and an expansive product line that goes far beyond. From solid lotion sticks and locally sourced beeswax lip balms to sugar scrubs, bath bombs, candles, and more, every product is made in-house with care, creativity, and intention.

“I’m Lauren W, the ‘Honey’ behind Honey Soap Company. It was my nickname from my grandmother, and I strive to live up to that sweet name every single day.”

Lauren’s journey began in 2020 during lockdown, making soap in her apartment kitchen alongside her mom. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into something much bigger. But it was a life-changing moment in 2022, a melanoma diagnosis,that deepened her mission.

With a renewed focus on safety and transparency, Lauren committed to creating products that are both fun and safe, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eliminating harmful chemicals wherever possible.

By fall 2022, Honey Soap Company officially launched, and hasn’t slowed down since. Now a team of six, the business has become a beloved local staple, earning “Best Soap Store” in their region three years in a row (2023–2025), with sights set on a fourth.

Even more meaningful, the business has created a life centered around family. Lauren homeschools her three children from the shop each morning, building products (and a future) side by side.

“A percentage of every sale goes toward local bee conservation efforts… If you can be anything, bee kind.” 🐝

Why we admire Honey Soap Company:
Lauren’s story is one of resilience, heart, and purpose. She’s built more than a business, she’s built a life that reflects her values, supports her family, and gives back to her community.

Follow & support Instagram @honeysoapnc 💛


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4 days ago

✨ Meet Lauren Ward, founder of Honey Soap Company in Hickory, North Carolina

Honey Soap Company is a vibrant, family-owned brand known for its beautifully crafted cold process soaps, and an expansive product line that goes far beyond. From solid lotion sticks and locally sourced beeswax lip balms to sugar scrubs, bath bombs, candles, and more, every product is made in-house with care, creativity, and intention.

“I’m Lauren W, the ‘Honey’ behind Honey Soap Company. It was my nickname from my grandmother, and I strive to live up to that sweet name every single day.”

Lauren’s journey began in 2020 during lockdown, making soap in her apartment kitchen alongside her mom. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into something much bigger. But it was a life-changing moment in 2022, a melanoma diagnosis,that deepened her mission.

With a renewed focus on safety and transparency, Lauren committed to creating products that are both fun and safe, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eliminating harmful chemicals wherever possible.

By fall 2022, Honey Soap Company officially launched, and hasn’t slowed down since. Now a team of six, the business has become a beloved local staple, earning “Best Soap Store” in their region three years in a row (2023–2025), with sights set on a fourth.

Even more meaningful, the business has created a life centered around family. Lauren homeschools her three children from the shop each morning, building products (and a future) side by side.

“A percentage of every sale goes toward local bee conservation efforts… If you can be anything, bee kind.” 🐝

Why we admire Honey Soap Company:
Lauren’s story is one of resilience, heart, and purpose. She’s built more than a business, she’s built a life that reflects her values, supports her family, and gives back to her community.

Follow & support Instagram @honeysoapnc 💛


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✨ Meet Lauren Ward, founder of Honey Soap Company in Hickory, North Carolina

Honey Soap Company is a vibrant, family-owned brand known for its beautifully crafted cold process soaps, and an expansive product line that goes far beyond. From solid lotion sticks and locally sourced beeswax lip balms to sugar scrubs, bath bombs, candles, and more, every product is made in-house with care, creativity, and intention.

“I’m Lauren W, the ‘Honey’ behind Honey Soap Company. It was my nickname from my grandmother, and I strive to live up to that sweet name every single day.”

Lauren’s journey began in 2020 during lockdown, making soap in her apartment kitchen alongside her mom. What started as a creative outlet quickly grew into something much bigger. But it was a life-changing moment in 2022, a melanoma diagnosis,that deepened her mission.

With a renewed focus on safety and transparency, Lauren committed to creating products that are both fun and safe, using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and eliminating harmful chemicals wherever possible.

By fall 2022, Honey Soap Company officially launched, and hasn’t slowed down since. Now a team of six, the business has become a beloved local staple, earning “Best Soap Store” in their region three years in a row (2023–2025), with sights set on a fourth.

Even more meaningful, the business has created a life centered around family. Lauren homeschools her three children from the shop each morning, building products (and a future) side by side.

“A percentage of every sale goes toward local bee conservation efforts… If you can be anything, bee kind.” 🐝

Why we admire Honey Soap Company:
Lauren’s story is one of resilience, heart, and purpose. She’s built more than a business, she’s built a life that reflects her values, supports her family, and gives back to her community.

Follow & support Instagram @honeysoapnc 💛


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In honor of Small Business Month, we’re removing the final barrier to building your next product.

For 3 days only:
✔️All fragrance oils ship free
✔️No minimums
✔️No extra cost
Stock up, test something new, or expand your scent line, on your own terms.

Shop now at the link in our bio!✨


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The haunting begins with the right foundation. 🕸️✨

Get your spooky season lineup ready with our Limited Edition jars and coordinating fragrance flights. They’re designed to work together so you can start creating immediately.

Once our Limited Edition jars sell out, they’ve vanished for good—so don’t wait. 💀 Step into the Haunted Collection Studio at the link in bio to explore. Today is the final day to snag 50% off coordinating fragrance flights!


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The haunting begins with the right foundation. 🕸️✨

Get your spooky season lineup ready with our Limited Edition jars and coordinating fragrance flights. They’re designed to work together so you can start creating immediately.

Once our Limited Edition jars sell out, they’ve vanished for good—so don’t wait. 💀 Step into the Haunted Collection Studio at the link in bio to explore. Today is the final day to snag 50% off coordinating fragrance flights!


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The haunting begins with the right foundation. 🕸️✨

Get your spooky season lineup ready with our Limited Edition jars and coordinating fragrance flights. They’re designed to work together so you can start creating immediately.

Once our Limited Edition jars sell out, they’ve vanished for good—so don’t wait. 💀 Step into the Haunted Collection Studio at the link in bio to explore. Today is the final day to snag 50% off coordinating fragrance flights!


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The haunting begins with the right foundation. 🕸️✨

Get your spooky season lineup ready with our Limited Edition jars and coordinating fragrance flights. They’re designed to work together so you can start creating immediately.

Once our Limited Edition jars sell out, they’ve vanished for good—so don’t wait. 💀 Step into the Haunted Collection Studio at the link in bio to explore. Today is the final day to snag 50% off coordinating fragrance flights!


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The haunting begins with the right foundation. 🕸️✨

Get your spooky season lineup ready with our Limited Edition jars and coordinating fragrance flights. They’re designed to work together so you can start creating immediately.

Once our Limited Edition jars sell out, they’ve vanished for good—so don’t wait. 💀 Step into the Haunted Collection Studio at the link in bio to explore. Today is the final day to snag 50% off coordinating fragrance flights!


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5 days ago

The haunting begins with the right foundation. 🕸️✨

Get your spooky season lineup ready with our Limited Edition jars and coordinating fragrance flights. They’re designed to work together so you can start creating immediately.

Once our Limited Edition jars sell out, they’ve vanished for good—so don’t wait. 💀 Step into the Haunted Collection Studio at the link in bio to explore. Today is the final day to snag 50% off coordinating fragrance flights!


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5 days ago

The haunting begins with the right foundation. 🕸️✨

Get your spooky season lineup ready with our Limited Edition jars and coordinating fragrance flights. They’re designed to work together so you can start creating immediately.

Once our Limited Edition jars sell out, they’ve vanished for good—so don’t wait. 💀 Step into the Haunted Collection Studio at the link in bio to explore. Today is the final day to snag 50% off coordinating fragrance flights!


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Taking a journey to the Serene Summit.🏔️✨ Imagine the crispness of mountain air grounded by the earthy soul of moss and cedarwood. It’s the ultimate outdoor escape, no hiking boots required.

#fragranceoils #fw26 #wintercandles #candlemakersofinstagram #candlescience


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Marketing pro @lysandra.weber taught us all about branding for small businesses and makers in March. And she’s coming back to teach about marketing systems to make your business life easier!Join us on YouTube, Wed. May 20th at 10 am ET for this in-depth training that’ll help you with your mindset and marketing strategies. The live will be recorded.

Missed our first live with Lysandra? Catch the Unified Branding Experience replay on the CandleScience YouTube channel or through the CS Live! stories highlight on Instagram.


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Does marketing your business feel like a chore? Is it the first thing that gets squeezed out of your busy schedule?

Join us and @lysandra.weber for a YouTube Live on Marketing Systems for Efficiency & Growth. This is especially for solopreneurs and small business owners who need to make the most of their time and efforts!

We’ll discuss:
Overcoming the mindset hurdles around self-promotion
Finding the platforms and tactics that work for you
Strategies for time-blocking, batching, and content calendars
How to repurpose and recycle your best content

📅 When: Wednesday, May 20 @ 10 am ET
📍 Where: CandleScience’s YouTube channel

Can’t make the live? This session will be recorded!


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What’s the mood for your Halloween collection this year? Whether you're going for dark & moody or bright & whimsical, our 3 new inspo collections have you covered.

We’ve even paired them with Fragrance Flights and limited edition jars to bring your vision to life. ✨ Link in bio!


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What’s the mood for your Halloween collection this year? Whether you're going for dark & moody or bright & whimsical, our 3 new inspo collections have you covered.

We’ve even paired them with Fragrance Flights and limited edition jars to bring your vision to life. ✨ Link in bio!


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What’s the mood for your Halloween collection this year? Whether you're going for dark & moody or bright & whimsical, our 3 new inspo collections have you covered.

We’ve even paired them with Fragrance Flights and limited edition jars to bring your vision to life. ✨ Link in bio!


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View Instagram Stories in Secret

The Instagram Story Viewer is an easy tool that lets you secretly watch and save Instagram stories, videos, photos, or IGTV. With this service, you can download content and enjoy it offline whenever you like. If you find something interesting on Instagram that you’d like to check out later or want to view stories while staying anonymous, our Viewer is perfect for you. Anonstories offers an excellent solution for keeping your identity hidden. Instagram first launched the Stories feature in August 2023, which was quickly adopted by other platforms due to its engaging, time-sensitive format. Stories let users share quick updates, whether photos, videos, or selfies, enhanced with text, emojis, or filters, and are visible for only 24 hours. This limited time frame creates high engagement compared to regular posts. In today’s world, Stories are one of the most popular ways to connect and communicate on social media. However, when you view a Story, the creator can see your name in their viewer list, which may be a privacy concern. What if you wish to browse Stories without being noticed? Here’s where Anonstories becomes useful. It allows you to watch public Instagram content without revealing your identity. Simply enter the username of the profile you’re curious about, and the tool will display their latest Stories. Features of Anonstories Viewer: - Anonymous Browsing: Watch Stories without showing up on the viewer list. - No Account Needed: View public content without signing up for an Instagram account. - Content Download: Save any Stories content directly to your device for offline use. - View Highlights: Access Instagram Highlights, even beyond the 24-hour window. - Repost Monitoring: Track the reposts or engagement levels on Stories for personal profiles. Limitations: - This tool works only with public accounts; private accounts remain inaccessible. Benefits: - Privacy-Friendly: Watch any Instagram content without being noticed. - Simple and Easy: No app installation or registration required. - Exclusive Tools: Download and manage content in ways Instagram doesn’t offer.

Advantages of Anonstories

Explore IG Stories Privately

Keep track of Instagram updates discreetly while protecting your privacy and staying anonymous.


Private Instagram Viewer

View profiles and photos anonymously with ease using the Private Profile Viewer.


Story Viewer for Free

This free tool allows you to view Instagram Stories anonymously, ensuring your activity remains hidden from the story uploader.

Frequently asked questions

 
Anonymity

Anonstories lets users view Instagram stories without alerting the creator.

 
Device Compatibility

Works seamlessly on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and modern browsers like Chrome and Safari.

 
Safety and Privacy

Prioritizes secure, anonymous browsing without requiring login credentials.

 
No Registration

Users can view public stories by simply entering a username—no account needed.

 
Supported Formats

Downloads photos (JPEG) and videos (MP4) with ease.

 
Cost

The service is free to use.

 
Private Accounts

Content from private accounts can only be accessed by followers.

 
File Usage

Files are for personal or educational use only and must comply with copyright rules.

 
How It Works

Enter a public username to view or download stories. The service generates direct links for saving content locally.