About Us
The Start:
I (Joe) have a laundry list of skin conditions. From severe acne as a teen, to eczema and other issues today, I've struggled for years to find products that wouldn't make me break out. From Accutane, acid peels, to peroxides and every topical cream and gel created, I still couldn't find something that worked. When all else failed, we created our own. Originally just candles while we gained our footing, Loki & Layla Candle Company was established in May of 2019. With a case of 12 candles we hit the local farmers market, and the rest is history.
The Namesake & Branding:
The company namesake comes from our bernese mountain dogs Loki Wolfgang Von Cuddles and Layla "Rayra". Each Dog breed is assigned a scent off of some characteristic, humor or history of the breed, and $1 of each candle sold is donated to dog charity. Unfortunately, we lost Layla in January 2020, and Angel in December 2021. However, we've since added Abby (Newfoundland) and Mina (Great Pyrenees) to the fray.
The GET SOME Military inspired line is a tongue-in-cheek approach to "man-candles" and military life. Some candles, like "WTF" are just military humor, while others like "Miss Saigon" have a deeper meaning connected with a specific memory for us or a customer who asked for it. $1 of each candle sold is donated to ending veteran suicide or helping with veteran support.
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A Candle Has No Name was created because at the end of the day, we are both nerds. Each candle references some form of pop culture, typically rooted in horror or cartoons we loved to watch. $1 of each candle sold is donated to bat conservation.
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Angel's Petcare is the latest rebranding in the family. Angel's petcare is a holistic approach to natural products used on your dog. The line was named after Angel "Crip dip" who we lost December 21, 2021.
Who we are:
Loki & Layla Candle Company is owned and operated by Joe Barnes and Ashley Michel. We have spent countless hours curating the perfect recipes we offer, and even more hours using said products. We make the products intended for our use, and then offer it to you. If you see Loki & Layla at market, store or online, chances are it will be one of us, so stop and say hi!
