When Global Winds Shift: Our Promise to You at The Laboratory Candle Factory

Date: June 1, 2025

Time: 4:00 am

Here at The Laboratory Candle Factory, every single candle we create is a labor of love. From the meticulous blending of our unique, high-quality scents to the careful selection of our eco-friendly waxes and beautiful vessels, our passion is to bring you a little bit of everyday magic. We often talk about the science and art behind our candles, but today, we want to talk about something a little more practical – something that impacts many small businesses like ours: tariffs.

You've probably heard the word "tariffs" in the news. They're essentially taxes placed on goods imported from other countries. While they might seem like a distant economic concept, for a small, quality-driven company like ours, they can have a very real and personal ripple effect.

What Does This Mean for Your Favorite Candles?

Our commitment to you has always been about uncompromising quality and unique experiences. To deliver on that, we source some of the very best ingredients and components from around the world.

• Our Signature Scents: Many of the exquisite, high-quality fragrance oils and essential oil components that make our scents so special come from international partners. If tariffs are imposed on these, the cost of crafting those complex, beloved aromas goes up.

• Our Beautiful Vessels: While we love to support local where we can, some of our distinct candle jars and containers, with their unique designs that fit our "laboratory" aesthetic, may be sourced globally. Tariffs on these can increase the cost of the very vessels that make our candles stand out on your shelf.

• Our Sustainable Waxes: Even our eco-friendly waxes, chosen for their clean burn and sustainability, can be affected if their raw materials or the waxes themselves face import taxes.

When these costs rise, it presents a challenge for us, just like any small business. We always strive to keep our prices fair, but our priority is never to compromise on the quality or the unique experience you've come to expect from us.

Our Approach: Navigating with Care and Creativity

Rest assured, we're navigating these global shifts with the same dedication and meticulous attention to detail we put into every candle. Here's how we're approaching it:

1. Strategic Sourcing: We're constantly evaluating our supply chain, looking for the best quality ingredients and components from the most reliable sources. This sometimes means exploring new domestic partners or diversifying our international suppliers to minimize the impact of tariffs where possible.

2. Efficiency in Our Lab: We're always refining our processes here at The Laboratory Candle Factory to be as efficient as possible. Every bit of optimization helps us absorb some of these external cost pressures without affecting the end product.

3. Transparency with You: Our relationship with you, our cherished customer, is built on trust. Should any significant changes occur that might affect our pricing, we promise to be transparent and communicate openly. Our goal is to continue offering you exceptional candles at the best possible value.

4. Investing in Innovation: Even with these challenges, we remain committed to developing new, captivating scents and exploring new custom candle solutions. Your loyalty allows us to keep pushing the boundaries of what a candle can be.

The world of global trade can be complex, but our mission remains simple: to craft truly unique, high-quality, and eco-conscious candles that bring joy and ambiance into your life. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to ensure The Laboratory Candle Factory continues to light up your world, no matter what economic winds may blow.

Thank you for being a part of our journey.

With warmth and gratitude,

The Team at The Laboratory Candle Factory