The Heart of 'Ohana
'Ohana is more than family - it's the way we show up for one another, the invisible threads that bind generations together.
As an independent mother for many years, I built this brand from a place of love, intention & resilience from my kitchen. What began as a personal practice of grounding & gratitude has grown into a reflection of my journey, one that continues to evolve as I prepare to welcome twin daughters & create a life rooted in family, purpose & partnership. Every candle & ritual piece carries the spirit of new beginnings, inspired by my path of finding balance between nurturing my family, honoring where I come from, & building something meaningful for the future. Each candle in the 'Ohana Collection was created to honor those roles. The nurturer, the protector, the gentle teacher, the elder, the connector, and the child. Every flame carries their story, their wisdom, their love lighting the way forward while reminding us of where we come from.
Infused with Intention
We believe ritual should be simple, sacred, & sustainable.
Each Pupukea Lux product is hand-poured in small batches on the North Shore, using clean-burning pure ingredients, natural wooden wicks, a mix of natural essential oils & phthalate-free fragrance oils. Every step - from blending to pouring to labeling - is done with infused prayers, mindfulness, & aloha. Before each batch is sealed, a moment of quiet is shared a breath of gratitude for the hands, hearts, & land that make it possible.
Returning to What Matters Most
Pupukea Lux began as a daily reminder to slow down, breathe, & return to presence.
In a world that moves quickly, these candles invite you to pause to light with intention, to honor those who came before, who are here now, & to reconnect with your own rhythm. Each flame becomes a meditation, a prayer, a moment of coming home connected to it own signature guided ritual meditation.
Sustainability as Reverence
To care for the earth is to honor our ancestors.
Our refill program allows each vessel to live many lives - reducing waste & deepening connection. Every product is crafted with recyclable or reusable materials, ensuring that the same care we pour into each candle extends back to the 'äina (land) that sustains us.
A Global 'Ohana
While rooted in Hawai'i, our mission transcends geography to remind every home, from island to island, that connection & intention are universal. Pupukea Lux is for all who wish to live slowly, love deeply, & light consciously. For those who carry reverence for the past & hope for what's yet to come.
Hand-poured with aloha
Every organic beeswax candle is poured naturally without scent & with 100% cotton wicks. Our pure soy candles are made with natural ingredients, true-to-life oils that are a mix of essential & clean frangrance oils formulated without parabens, phthalates & wooden wicks. Our vessels are reusable, small-batch candles, eco-conscious, crafted to bring warmth & meaning to your rituals.
Our Promise
At Pupukea Lux, every product is crafted with intention, clean ingredients, & the spirit of aloha. We promise to create with integrity, honor the land that inspires us, & pour each candle with the care it deserves. Your trust is sacred to us, so your vessel will always be refillable, your materials will always be clean, safe, & your experience will always be held with warmth, honesty, & devotion. Our purpose is simple: to help you slow down, breathe deeply, & return to what matters most with products you can rely on & rituals you can feel.