About Us

Sapone + Kandila Co. are a two woman team from New York.  Donna and Mary met each other over 18 years ago working at a scientific research facility in NYC.

   S+K Co. was founded while at a personal crossroad in 2018. The grant that Mary was on ended and Donna had a change in her work responsibilities . 

They both were trying to figure out where they wanted to take their life next. At the time,  they would talk how commercial soaps and candles are bad for you as well as the environment...and the both being in the scientific field, these issues did not sit with them well!

They love science, soaps, & candles... so why not make soaps and candles that won't hurt you or the environment?

A few months later, and they was ready to share their passion with the world. They started their online shop and signed up for local craft shows and farmer’s markets. 

Expanding their business was a major part of our success. They had family and friends help them just to keep the soaps and candles coming. With COVID-19  impacting the planet, we had to find creative ways to overcome the setbacks of essentially starting a business while working from our homes.

Part of this success meant defining our long-term goals, too. We all had our own ideas for the business and the opportunities it could afford us. With deep roots in NYC and Westchester – we knew we needed to focus on our  community. We plan to work with local makers and  entrepreneurs to empower them to take the leap, as we have. We have (and plan to do many more!) worked with local organizations to donate a  portion of our proceeds to great causes. 

So, thank you to you – yes, you! This has been one of the most exciting years of our lives and we cannot wait to see what the future  holds for us here at Sapone + Kandila Co.

Our goal is to create all natural & pure products that leave your skin feeling great and your house smelling  wonderful, without all the toxins, chemicals, and pollutants found in  most commercially made soaps & candles. 
We  have slowly perfected the art of providing our customers with  beautiful, hand made products that not only looks and smells amazing,  but is also safe and makes you FEEL good.