About
By Katie, Founder of Kalå.
I created Kalå from a place of healing - and from the hardest wake-up call of my life.
For years, lighting a candle was how I grounded myself. That small, sensory ritual that signalled stillness at the end of a long day. But when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, everything I thought I knew about wellness shifted.
My diagnosis forced me to look at every part of my life through a different lens - what I ate, what I breathed, what I put on my skin, and even what I burned in my home. I started to learn that the products I thought were supporting me were, in fact, quietly harming me.
Most candles, even the ones marketed as “clean,” are made with paraffin wax and synthetic fragrance. When burned, they release hormone-disrupting toxins into the air - the kind that interfere with our endocrine system, immune health and hormones. The more I learned, the more I realised how disconnected the wellness industry had become from actual wellbeing.
For years, I’d lived what I thought was a low-toxin life. Organic food, filtered water, natural skincare. But my diagnosis changed everything. It wasn’t enough to just “reduce exposure.” I wanted absolute transparency and safety. And I wanted to help others do the same.
I built this brand because self-care should never come with hidden health costs.
When I started removing synthetic fragrance and hidden chemicals from my home, my body began to respond. My energy shifted. My mind felt clearer. My nervous system finally exhaled. But I missed the ritual — the calm of candlelight, the scent that signals safety, the energy that fills a room.
Kalå came from that space between loss and creation - from wanting something beautiful that didn’t cost me my health.
That’s the foundation of everything I make. These candles are designed to heal, not harm. Made with pure essential oils, plant-based waxes, and therapeutic blends that support the nervous system, lift mood and bring balance back to the body.
Each scent is functional. Every ingredient is intentional. There’s no paraffin, no phthalates, no parabens, no sulphites, no synthetic fragrance - ever.
Wellness isn’t just what you take, it’s what surrounds you. It’s the light in your home, the air you breathe, and the small daily rituals that tell your body it’s safe. Kalå is my way of protecting that - for myself, for other women, for families who deserve to breathe clean air and feel at home in their space again.
A candle should never compromise your health. It should help you heal.
Thank you for supporting my business.
With warmth,
Katie x