Our Story

 

It all began when my kids wanted to participate in a local children's business fair.

Five years ago, my 13 and 8-year-old came to me with one simple idea: they wanted to make candles that were eco-friendly. That was it. No grand plan, just two kids who had heard about being good to the environment and thought candles sounded fun to make.

We spent evenings researching different waxes and landed on soy wax as our best option. Our budget was tight, so we started with jars from the dollar store and made our own labels by hand. Honestly, we had no idea what we were doing, but we were learning together.

The day of the business fair, something unexpected happened—we sold every single candle within the first hour. The kids were over the moon, and I'll admit, I was pretty amazed too. That's when they looked at me and said, "Can we do this again, but better?"

So we did. We dove deeper into candle making, learning about proper wick sizing, scent ratios, and burn quality. It became a real family project. We wanted to make candles that not only looked good but actually performed well.

As we grew, we upgraded from those dollar store jars to straight-sided premium glass jars. The hand-cut labels became professional designs. We were learning and improving with each batch.

The real game-changer came when we developed our organic massage candles. Made with organic essential oils and skin-nourishing ingredients, these candles melt into a warm massage oil. They became our bestseller, and honestly, our customers can't get enough of them.

Recently, we've rebranded with premium ceramic jars and eco-friendly packaging that truly reflects our commitment to the environment and quality.

Somewhere along the way, we realized we had become more than just a candle company. Our customers were telling us how our products helped them relax, unwind, and feel more connected to themselves. We weren't just selling candles—we were part of people's wellness routines. We discovered we were on a mission to help people slow life down in our fast-paced world.

Today, Drymint focuses on creating products that bring a sense of calm and connection to nature into everyday life. We're expanding beyond candles too—looking ahead to adding wellness teas and even yoga pants to our product line. We're still that same family that started with dollar store jars, but now we're building something bigger: a collection of wellness products that actually make a difference in how people feel.

From a children's business fair project to a wellness company—it's been quite the journey, and we're just getting started.