Welcome to the MUNIO
Above all, Munio is an aromatic experience. Yes, we make candles, diffusers, and skincare products, but they're all tied together through the northern nature and its fusion of scents.
From a cafe to a candle brand
The idea of Munio or candle making began when our founder Elina owned a cafe. There were candles everywhere to create an ambiance. Burning through hundreds of candles each month came at a cost. There had to be a better way. Elina began researching candle making and stumbled upon soy wax as an alternative to paraffin. It burned twice as long! Elina and two friends turned candle making into a hobby in 2007, which quickly grew into a business. An opportunity presented itself to attend a well-known trade show in Japan, they couldn't say no despite the lack of experience. Figuring out all the logistics was difficult, but it taught them a new set of skills that is still useful today.
Right from the get-go it was clear that Munio would represent its Northern origins by showcasing scents found in the northern nature - forests, meadows, and countryside air. Even more, creating eco and organic products was equally as important.
Joining forces – two is better than one
In 2012 Elina joined forces with her sister Laura to create the powerhouse team they are today. They're a natural fit - what Elina brings in creativity and product development, Laura matches in production, logistics, and finance. A truly democratic approach to everything is behind all decision-making at Munio. This mindset is what sets Munio apart from others. We're a design candle and skincare studio that takes pride in its close-knit team and creating small-batch, quality products.
Handmade by us, for you
We still do everything by hand. We go out in nature and pick the moss, flowers, and herbs for our products. We place each decorative flower in the candle by hand. We mix, pour, de-mold, and package all products by hand and we do it with a great sense of pride. It is essential to us that each product is created by us. Held, molded, and packaged with our good thoughts and energy. You can feel the love we've put into each product when you use it. And that matters to us.
Taking scent seriously
Elina has always had an interest in understanding aromas and the science behind perfumery. It seemed like a natural fit to develop this skill further and enroll in the Grasse Institute of Perfumery in France. Going in-depth to understand how to build scents inspired her to create Munio skincare. In early 2019 we started experimenting with formulas and aromas.
Each scent is created by carefully mixing droplets of essential oils to create the perfect bouquet for each product. The scents are so nuanced that a drop can change everything. For Laura and Elina, moss is one of their favorite Munio scents. It was created completely from scratch experimenting with adding the tiniest drops of fragrance to finally land on the moss aroma.
The outside matters
The product is not only its scent or ingredients. What's on the outside matters. We avoid plastic as much as possible when it comes to our products. Munio candles are wrapped in a cotton cloth and then placed in a biodegradable cardboard box. The same goes for skincare - we use glass bottles and place each in a natural tie-bag before shipping. Sustainable packaging that creates less waste and little to no carbon footprint is one of our top priorities. If the solution doesn't exist, we'll create it.
There's so much still in store for Munio. This company was built by the spirit of grit, passion, and its core values for natural and sustainable products. We're proud of what we've done so far, but we still have a lot to show you!
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