# Forest-Supporting Premium Candles igni & blacktree's Candles Use Pure Essential and Botanical Oils By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-07-22 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igni-blacktree References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/igniblacktree/igni-and-blacktree?ref=discovery_newest) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/igniblacktree/igni-and-blacktree?ref=discovery_newest) igni & blacktree recently launched a new "guilt-free" line of candles that boast fragrances formulated using pure essential and [botanical oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyprs-21-indigo). The premium candles are made from oils, cotton wicks, and [natural soy wax](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-candles) and without any synthetics, harsh chemicals, carcinogens, or paraffin. Each candle aroma lets off a bespoke fragrance that can enhance your mood. The scents are named after their healing properties including calming, restorative, energising, relaxing, stimulating, invigorating, balancing, and uplifting. The [clean-burning candles are vegan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-sky-candle) and cruelty-free with responsibly sourced biodegradable products. The plastic-free candles feature a glass jar that can be cleaned and reused or recycled infinitely. In addition to the company's sustainable manufacturing process, igni & blacktree will donate £1 for every candle sold to various reforestation projects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Botanical Fragrances:** There is an opportunity to develop natural, organic, and biodegradable fragrances that can be used in candles, perfumes, and other products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity to explore manufacturing processes that reduce waste, use biodegradable materials, and minimize environmental harm. - **Charitable Giving:** There is an opportunity to incorporate social responsibility in business operations, such as donating a portion of profits to environmental causes. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can leverage botanical fragrances, sustainable manufacturing, and charitable giving to create eco-friendly and socially responsible products. - **Beauty:** Beauty companies can use botanical fragrances and sustainable manufacturing to create natural and organic perfumes, skincare products, and makeup. - **Candle Making:** Candle making companies can innovate by using all-natural and biodegradable materials that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Science-Backed Premium Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caftari.md) - [Clean Ingredient Aromatherapy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-co-soy-wax-candles.md) - [Forest-Inspired Bath Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-bath-candle.md) - [Earthy Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-candle.md) - [Smokey Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burning-woods.md) - [Minimalist Aromatherapy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-candle.md) - [Luxuriously Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxuriously-scented-candle.md) - [Functional Artisanal Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-candle-collection.md) - [Better-For-You Soy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonday.md)