FAQs

There are a few questions that I get asked quite frequently, so I thought that it would be helpful to add this page to my website!

 

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN MAKING YOUR PRODUCTS?

I started Dani Ledo on 15th August 2017 and believe it or not, I actually initially worked with a bigger candle manufacturer to create my first products. I would design the scents and they would make the products for me. However, me being the perfectionist that I am, it wasn't long before I decided that doing everything myself was going to be a much better idea. And it was then that I had to very quickly learn how to make my products, to the same standard that my lovely customers had come to love. Luckily, with the help of my partner Jake, we managed to do it and I've been making them myself ever since!

 

WHERE DO YOU MAKE YOUR PRODUCTS?

I make all of my products myself in my little studio here in Sussex, United Kingdom.

 

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS NATURAL?

The bases to my products are all soy based so they are natural yes. The fragrances I use are a mixture of essential oils and synthetic fragrance oils. Now I know what you're thinking, not synthetic fragrance oils! A while ago, I would have said exactly the same, surely natural is much better than synthetic right? Well, it's very dependant on the scent. For example basil essential oil is actually really dangerous as it's carcinogenic, so the synthetic version, basil fragrance oil, is a much safer alternative. On the other hand, if you are choosing the wrong type of synthetic fragrance oil, then these can also be really harmful to your health. All of my products are free from parabens and phathlates, and meticulously evaluated for safety, so you don't have to worry about there being any nasties in there!

 

HOW LONG DO YOUR PRODUCTS LAST?

Single Wick Candles - Up to 25 hours of burn time
Double Wick Candles - Up to 60 hours of burn time
Reed Diffusers - Up to 6 months
Room Sprays - Over 600 sprays

I say 'up to' because this can depend on environmental changes like temperature, but I would like to say that it's very uncommon for my products to not reach their expected burn or use time. 

 

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS VEGAN AND CRUELTY FREE?

Yes! Having been vegan myself for over 8 years now, this is something that is really important to me, so you can be rest assured that all of my products are 100% vegan and cruelty free. 

 

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SAFE TO USE AROUND PETS?

Generally yes, I have a dog myself and many of my regular customers also have pets too and none of us have ever had any issues. However, if you're bringing a new scented product into your home, whether that's one of mine or simply changing your fabric softener, always just keep an eye close eye on your furry friend, as they can be much more sensitive than us. If you notice any sneezing, coughing, itching, redness in their eyes or general breathing difficulties, put the screw top lid back the product immediately and contact your vet. I will always have up to date safety data sheets on file, so if you need more information on what is in any of my products, please just send an email to me at hello@daniledo.co.uk and I can provide you with this.

 

Those are all the ones I can think of for now! But if you have any other questions, please pop me an email at hello@daniledo.co.uk and I'll be sure to get back to you.