About Us

Hi, I’m John Collins—founder and scent storyteller behind LumeWell, based in Gainesville, Florida.

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Our Story

LumeWell began with a loss—and a quiet determination to heal.

During my recovery from COVID, I lost my sense of smell entirely. For over a year and a half, I used essential oils daily, hoping to retrain my senses and reconnect with the world around me. It was slow, frustrating, and deeply personal. Along the way, I discovered candles—but I couldn’t find any that used essential oils the way I needed. Most were filled with synthetic fragrances that overwhelmed my recovering senses and triggered sneezing fits.

So I started making my own.

By 2025, I decided to turn that journey into something bigger—launching LumeWell as a candle brand rooted in clarity, care, and emotional storytelling. Every candle I create is made with clean-burning soy wax, eco wicks, and phthalate-free oils that feel gentle, safe, and resonant. I craft each scent to support quiet mornings, slow evenings, and everything in between—because I know firsthand how powerful scent can be when it’s handled with intention.

Whether you're lighting a candle to reset your space or reclaim a quiet moment, I hope LumeWell brings you the same comfort it brought me

Today, LumeWell is growing beyond candles. I’m working toward expanding into body soaps, oils, scrubs, and car scents—all crafted with the same commitment to clean ingredients, sensory comfort, and emotional resonance. Whether it’s a morning shower or a quiet drive, I want every product to support your rituals with intention and ease.

Always. Promise. With Care.

This isn’t just a tagline—it’s the heart of LumeWell.

Always means consistency. Every product is made with 100% natural ingredients, clean-burning soy wax, and phthalate-free oils. No shortcuts, no compromises.

Promise is about trust. I’ve lived through scent sensitivity and the frustration of not knowing what’s in the products I use. That’s why I’m transparent about every ingredient and intentional with every blend. Many of our candles are pregnancy-safe, though I always encourage customers to speak with their care provider before introducing anything new.

With Care is how everything begins and ends. From scent formulation to packaging, every detail is handled with thoughtfulness. I want LumeWell to feel like a quiet gift—something that supports your rituals, your space, and your well-being.

This message is my commitment to you.
It’s how I create, how I communicate, and how I hope LumeWell makes you feel.