The Lexicon

Babel Organic's written studio; a thoughtful collection of original essays, stories and inspiration on materials, meaning, ingredients and more.

Kaamos: the uniquely Finnish winter experience
Kaamos: the uniquely Finnish winter experience
Most of the words we have for the darker months are complaints, so I wanted one that finds the beauty in them. Kaamos is the Finnish word for the polar... Read more...
Honeycomb with bees on it and a beekeeper dressed in white with white gloves and a net head protector.
The beekeeper down the road
For years my beeswax has been certified organic, white and imported, and I've never been able to tell you where the bees actually live. Now there's a beekeeper just a... Read more...
How our candle refills work (and why they're better for the planet)
How our candle refills work (and why they're better for the planet)
Babel's candle refills let you keep the vessel you love and replenish the wax, cutting single-use waste, cost, and your carbon footprint. Here's everything you need to know to help... Read more...
What does 'certified organic' really mean for candles?
What does 'certified organic' really mean for candles?
Organic has become one of the most overused words in beauty and home fragrance, but certified organic means something very specific. This piece looks at what that certification actually involves... Read more...