Candles you can feel good about burning.
Hand-poured in Eugene with USA-grown soy wax, cotton wicks, and certified-clean fragrance oils.
A better candle, from wax to wick.
Meltdown began because conventional candles gave founder Taryn headaches. So she started making candles she could actually enjoy burning.
Every candle is hand-poured in small batches with USA-grown soy wax, cotton wicks, and certified-clean fragrance oils free from phthalates, parabens, and dyes.
100% soy wax
Phthalate-free
Hand-poured in Eugene, Oregon
Cotton wicks
Certified clean scents
Find your scent
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Loved in Eugene and beyond
I love the candles. The scent is beautiful and so clean. Shipping was so fast. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you!!
- Birgit
Some of the best candles I have ever bought. Super fast shipping with amazing packaging (I don’t want to throw away the cute little candle boxes ❤️
- Lisa
10 out of 5 stars! Always beyond happy with these candles. Long lasting and fills the room with beautiful scent!!
- Eve
Made by hand. Made close to home.
Meet Taryn, the founder and maker behind Meltdown Candleworks. Every candle is poured in small batches in Eugene with clean ingredients, playful scents, and plenty of care.
