Fall Asleep Faster and Wake Refreshed ...Naturally
Slow North's Lavender + Cedar Candle helps you relax and sleep deeply, without the headaches or irritation caused by other candles. Are you ready to fall asleep faster?
How Lavender + CEdar Candles Help People Relax
Why lavender + cedar works for sleep
These two essential oils are clinically studied for their ability to calm your nervous system and help you fall asleep faster.
Why Lavender + Cedar at Night
Lavender - clinically proven to improve sleep
Multiple clinical studies show that inhaling lavender essential oil reduces anxiety and increases deep sleep duration. It works by calming your nervous system, helping you fall asleep faster and wake feeling more rested.
Cedarwood — The Sleep-Deepening Partner
Cedarwood contains cedrol, a natural compound that promotes deeper, more restorative sleep. Combined with lavender, it creates a balanced aroma that helps you stay asleep longer and wake feeling truly refreshed.
Everything we scent with is listed – no catch-all "Fragrances"
We list every ingredient—so there’s nothing hidden to trigger headaches.
Many candle brands keep their scent formula as a trade secret. On the label, they use a one-word umbrella like “fragrance,” “parfum,” or “aroma” that can hide a long list of synthetic scent chemicals and solvents. Those undisclosed synthetics are common headache triggers for many scent-sensitive people.
We don’t use that umbrella term. We list every scenting ingredient by name and scent only with essential oils—no fragrance oils, no phthalates, no petroleum solvents—so you can see exactly what’s inside.
What's Inside
🪻 Lavender essential oil
🌳 Cedarwood essential oil
🕯️ 100% soy wax
🧵 Lead-free cotton wick
What's Not Inside
🚫 Fragrance oils
🧪 Phthalates
🎨 Dyes
🔬 Parabens
🛢️ Petroleum solvents
Why Ours Won't give you a headache
Most candles use synthetic “fragrance oils”—lab-made blends that can include undisclosed aromachemicals and solvents.
These blends often release compounds that are common headache triggers for sensitive people.
Ours is different because we skip synthetic fragrance altogether.
We scent with 100% essential oils—steam distilled or cold-pressed from real botanicals—with no petrochemical fragrance carriers (no phthalates, no undisclosed aromachemicals). Many scent-sensitive customers find this simpler, fully disclosed formula gentler.
In customer reviews, many scent-sensitive people say our essential-oil candles feel gentler—and that they can enjoy Lavender + Cedar without the headaches they get from synthetic-fragrance candles.
Scented with 100% Essential oils
This isn't the cloying, artificial "relaxation" scent from big box stores. It's the scent of real lavender fields at dusk, the grounding warmth of cedar wood, like that first deep breath when you finally sink into your couch after a long day. No synthetic fragrances. No hidden chemicals. Just 100% essential oils, filling your home with an all-natural, calming glow.
Pure lavender eases tension from your shoulders and chest, helping your mind finally quiet.
Grounding cedar brings the stillness of ancient forests—the kind that slows your breathing and makes everything feel more settled.
Together, they create the ritual you need to transition from the chaos of your day to the rest you deserve.
How to Try it safely
Is this candle safe if scents trigger your headaches?
Short answer: Yes—our scent-sensitive customers overwhelmingly report that this candle does not trigger migraines. If you’d like to be extra cautious, use the simple test below to make sure it works for you.
How to test gently:
- Set a timer for 15–20 minutes, light the candle, and notice how you feel once the timer goes off.
- Keep a window cracked or a fan on low for gentle airflow.
- Trim the wick to ¼″ before each burn to minimize soot.
- Place the candle a few feet away—you’ll still smell it, but it won’t be overpowering.
Why many find it gentler:
No synthetic fragrance oils, phthalates, or petroleum solvents—just pure essential oils from lavender and cedarwood.
A quick note on sensitivity:
Scent triggers vary by person. If you’re highly sensitive, start with shorter burns and good airflow, then increase gradually if you feel comfortable.
Our promise:
If this candle isn’t a fit for you, you’re covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee—love it or we’ll make it right.
What's in your candles
Clean Ingredient facts – no fragrance oils, no paraffin.
🛢️ 0% paraffin wax — no petroleum base or hidden blend
🕯️100% soy wax — for a clean, even burn
🚫 0% fragrance oils — no trade-secret “fragrance” blend
🪻 100% essential oils — lavender + cedarwood
🌿 Lead-free cotton wicks – even, steady burn
⌛️ Burn Time: 40+ hours (8oz glass jar)
♻️ Reusable glass vessel – Reusable glass jar
⭐️ Made in Austin, Texas – (hand-poured in small batches)
Alternatives
Sensitive to Cedarwood? Don't worry, we've got a (best-selling) option
We want to clarify why this candle can still work for people who feel sensitive to cedar and are worried by the cedar in our blend.
Many people who react to cedar are reacting to synthetic cedar fragrances, and assume any “hint of cedar” means synthetics.
Ours does not use synthetic fragrance. It uses pure cedarwood essential oil, which most scent-sensitive customers find much gentler.
With that said, some people may feel that even pure cedarwiid essential oil could be a trigger. For those customers, we recommend a best-selling cedar-free alternative:
Eucalyptus + Lavender
Still have questions?
Most customers tell us this is the only candle they can burn without triggering migraines — because we use only pure essential oils and soy wax, never synthetic fragrances or paraffin. That said, some people are sensitive to any scent. If you're concerned, try burning it in a well-ventilated space first. And remember: you're covered by our 100% money-back guarantee.
It's noticeable but never overwhelming. The lavender and cedar create a gentle, balanced aroma that fills a bedroom without being overpowering — perfect for winding down without sensory overload.
Approximately 40–50 hours — that's 6–7 weeks of nightly use if you burn it for an hour in the evening. Our clean soy wax burns slower and more evenly than paraffin candles, so you get more relaxing evenings from every candle.
No worries — you’re protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you’re not happy, contact customercare@slownorth.mom within 30 days for an exchange or refund.
Sleep Better with Headache-safe comfort, guaranteed
You deserve candles that make your home feel warm and calm — not overwhelming.
Every Slow North candle is hand-poured in Austin, Texas with 100% soy wax, pure essential oils, and zero synthetic fragrance oils.
If it’s not a fit, return it within 30 days for a full refund — even if it’s been lightly burned.
And when you spend $75+, we’ll ship your order free, anywhere in the U.S.Try Lavender + Cedar risk-free