
Eco Soy Candles. Cornish Made. Californian Inspired.
"Discover sustainable soy candles with wooden wicks, handmade in Cornwall, inspired by the Californian coast, and designed for eco-conscious homes."
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West Coast Collection | Californian Inspired Soy Candles
West Coast Candle Collection | Californian Inspired Eco Soy Candles Laid-back, sun-soaked...
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Cornish Collection | Hand-Poured Soy Candles Made in Cornwall
Cornish Candle Collection | Eco Soy Candles Made in Cornwall Soulful scents...
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Core Collection Soy Candles | Eco, Vegan Hand-Poured in Cornwall
Soulful Scents for Coastal Living Our signature eco soy candles, clean-burning, vegan,...
Cornish Soul. Californian Spirit. Eco at Heart | Hand Poured in the UK
Eco-friendly soy scented candles, hand-poured in Cornwall.
Crafted in Cornwall and inspired by the Californian and Cornish coasts, our natural soy candles bring clean-burning calm to your space. Each eco-friendly candle is hand-poured using vegan wax, natural wooden wicks, and scent profiles that capture the laidback spirit of sea, surf, and soul. From ocean inspired blends to warm, nostalgic notes, our sustainable candles smell incredible, and do good too. Every candle sold supports UK kelp restoration projects to help fight climate change
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Coastal Cypress Hand poured Eco-Friendly Soy Candle | Kernowfornia Soul®

Surf Collection | Coastal & Beach Inspired Soy Candles
Surf Candle Collection | Coastal Soy Candles Inspired by the Ocean From...
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Redwood Coast Hand poured Eco-Friendly Soy Candle | Kernowfornia Soul®
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Who We Are
At Kernowfornia Soul® Candle Co, we hand-pour eco-conscious soy candles in small batches on the Cornish coast. Inspired by the laid-back spirit of California and the wild beauty of Cornwall, our candles are designed for surf lovers, ocean dreamers, and seekers of coastal calm. Each candle is crafted with 100% natural soy wax, non-toxic fragrance oils, and natural wooden wicks that give a cozy crackle as they burn. Vegan-friendly, clean-burning, and packaged with the planet in mind — healthier for you, healthier for the ocean.
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Our Purpose
Feel Good. Do Good. Burn Clean.
We believe candles should soothe your space and soul, without compromising the planet. That’s why we use only clean, sustainable ingredients and plastic-free packaging across all of our collections.
As part of our mission to protect the planet, a portion of every candle sold supports ocean kelp restoration projects, helping to fight climate change and protect marine ecosystems.
Healthy Kelp = Ocean Wealth
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Why Choose Kernowfornia Soul®
Hand-poured soy candles, made in Cornwall, UK
100% natural soy wax + non-toxic fragrance oils
Clean-burning with natural wooden wicks that softly crackle
Inspired by the Cornish + Californian coastlines
Every candle supports ocean-friendly climate action
Let customers speak for us
from 9 reviewsLighting this candle has become my favourite part of the daily morning routine! If you’re a coffee lover, this one is a must! It’s actually unreal and the best smell to enjoy over breakfast!

Kernowfornia candles smell INCREDIBLE!! I am super fussy when it comes to scented candles, so often they're overbearing and full of junk chemicals, Kernowfornia is the answer to all my problems! (And I'm yet smell a scent a don't love!) Coastal cypress so far is my absolute fav, it's so fresh and clean but feels earthy and natural also, it's perfect! As is the branding!! 10000/10 I am a huge HUGE fan, could not recommend more

Delighted with my purchase, such an evocative scent. The Fistral Beach candle is appropriately named as it gives off the wonderful aroma of surf wax and of waxing up your board. Highly recommended 🤙🏾🪓💪🏽

These candle are the best candles I've ever had and would highly recommend them , they are made from all natural products and smell amazing.
Can't wait to see if there is going to be a Christmas gift set as they would make lovely presents.

In a world where people are increasingly aware of the impact of mass produced goods and their own consumption habits, a candle has got to do more than light up a room and smell nice.
This is where Kernowfornia Soul has really ticked all the boxes with their beautiful and thoroughly considered candles!
It goes without saying that the fun, yet refined, designs and branding (with the packaging and container materials also well considered) is enough to draw most people in, but the main draw (for me) is the fact that they're made with natural soy wax and non-toxic fragrances. I've always been put off burning candles at home because of the synthetic chemicals that most of them contain (bad for our lungs and the planet!), but now I get to enjoy luscious smells at home with no nasties.
As well as burning much cleaner than standard candles, the soy wax also seems to have a really good burn time - I've been super impressed with how long my candle has lasted! Then there's the FSC certified wooden wicks!
As if the product itself wasn't good enough, Kernowfornia Soul have taken it a step further with their funding of kelp restoration projects! Each candle sold helps to fund vital projects - such a fantastic idea, and an incredible way for a Cornwall based business to give something back to the very environment that has helped to inspire it! It's great to see a startup that's giving something back from the get go.
Although my first candle is actually still going, I probably won't be waiting until it's done to buy my next one!

Beautifully presented candles with a variety of delicious scents! I love it, and will be purchasing again soon!

A lovely product that is made with thought and care. The candle smells amazing and it gives me peace at mind knowing it is all natural ingredients, and is not burning harmful chemicals into the room.
I will definitely be purchasing again!

I got this as a gift for my fiancée after we spent some time in Newquay. Our Kernowfornia soul candle is a great reminder of the peace and bliss we felt when away…
Probably the best smelling candle I’ve ever gifted/owned - we almost didn’t want to light it 🤣
I will be buying again!

It's a hard choice when buying just one candle from the collection, but this scent had me at first sniff, so fresh and summery. I was going to pop it in my bathroom, but I love it so much that it 's been upgraded to the living room ! I can smell it as soon as I'm through the front door - love love love !

Stockists
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MMW at Revolver Newquay, 76 Fore Street, TR7 1EY, Newquay
Visit StoreFrom hand dyed indigo scarves to stunning Native American blankets
from hand shaped forward thinking surfboards to ltd edition Japanese Aloha shirts
from exclusive jewellery to candles that evoke the salty fresh feelings of seaside hideaways...
On land, at sea & everything in between
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Salt Society St Ives, Westcotts QuaySt IvesTR26 2DY
Visit StoreSalt Society is an independent concept store in Cornwall. We have stores in Fowey on the South Coast and St Ives on the North Coast. We sell a curated selection of Womenswear, Menswear, Children's Apparel and Homewares. Our store embodies slow, stylish living inspired by the coast.
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The Flow State, Unit 2 Surfside Stores, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, TR8 4BA
Visit StoreA beach lifestyle store in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall.
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You can visit the studio at 2 Potters Walk (next to Boots), 134 High St, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AY. Opening Hours are:Wednesday: 10-2Thursday: 10-2Friday: 10-2
Visit StoreA beach lifestyle store in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall.
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FAQs
What are eco conscious soy candles
Our soy candles are made from 100% natural, renewable soy wax, a biodegradable alternative to paraffin. They're clean-burning as we only use fragrance oils which are free from Paraben's and Phthalates, and are hand poured with love to reduce environmental impact. We also use FSC® certified wooden wicks, and all our tins and packaging is fully recyclable.
Why choose soy scented candles over paraffin candles?
Soy wax burns longer and cleaner than paraffin, producing less soot and toxins. It's a healthier choice for your home, family, and the planet.
Are wooden wicks better than cotton wicks?
Yes! Wooden wicks provide a beautiful crackling sound, a cleaner burn, and create a modern, rustic look. Plus, they come from FSC® certified wood sources for sustainability.
How long do your soy scented candles burn?
As soy wax burns slower than Paraffin wax it is better value for money. Our 250g tin soy scented candles burn for a minimum of 45 hours
Do your candles contain any harmful chemicals?
Nope. We use phthalate-free fragrance oils and never include parabens, lead, or petroleum byproducts. We also use FSC® certified wooden wicks, as even some cotton wicks are actually coated in Paraffin wax to help them burn.
Why does my wooden wick candle tunnel or go out?
Wooden wicks need a bit of love! Always trim your wick (see our blog post on how to look after your wooden wick candle, and you will also receive a wooden wick care card in your delivery)
To Avoid tunnelling you need to let the candle burn long enough to create an even melt pool (simply means let the wax melt from one side of the tin to the other)
Candles have a "memory" so the first burn is important.
Is your packaging eco-friendly?
Yes, our packaging is recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable, because sustainability matters at every step. We recommend you clean out and re-use your tins, they make wonderful plant pots.
How do you support Climate Change?
We donate a proportion of ever candle sold to our Kelp projects. Why is kelp so important? Kelp is an 'ecosystem engineer'. This is a very fancy way of saying that kelp takes greenhouse gasses (GHG) out of the atmosphere, where those GHGs are then 'fixed' into organic carbon in the ocean to create the crucial kelp structure. This is crucial because the kelp structure provides an important habitat of many juvenile marine animals, and enhances water quality. So kelp can reduce impacts from climate change, enhance biodiversity and improve water quality. This is why we love kelp!
What scents are available in your eco-friendly soy candles?
From beach coconut to cozy gingerbread and refreshing desert cactus or coastal cypress, our scent lineup is Cornish and Californian inspired and free from harmful additives.
Where are your candles made?
All our candles are hand-poured in small batches right here in Cornwall using ethically sourced ingredients.