12/14/2025
Most small business owners don't want to share things like this. It feels retaliatory, petty, and dirty. But, the truth is, this must be discussed. Especially since we have met THOUSANDS of people this weekend and have THOUSANDS more to meet this upcoming weekend.
Can you imagine messaging a small business owner like this, demanding money back for items not even being returned to them? The message wasnt even what is most bothersome. Its honestly the post that followed my response of no refunds. She shared it on her page and tagged us as though I was so awful, rude, and undeserving. I work so hard on these items and they went over so well at the market! Its just so sad to have people on her post that dont know us talk about how terrible our product must be if TSA flagged it.
Regardless, Im going to address where I think the problem is with flying with our candles in your carry on. As all of our customers from home know, our candles have a signature shimmer in them! That shimmer is mica powder. Mica powder is a chemical substance—specifically, a finely ground form of natural silicate minerals (like muscovite or biotite) containing elements like silicon, aluminum, potassium, and oxygen, often coated with metal oxides to create vibrant colors for cosmetics, paints, and crafts, acting as a natural, shimmering pigment. It's a mineral dust, a non-metallic chemical compound, valued for its reflective properties.
Please know your words cut deep in a small business. Would you message Target or Walmart if their candle didnt make it through TSA and demand your money back without having the item to return?
P.s. if I could have fixed this this by at least having my items back, I would have. Even though our policy is "All Sales Are Final", I have helped plenty of customers needing issues corrected!
PSA: TSA does what they want. I have no control over it. Put your candle in a checked bag. Package it well. Don't be an Annette.
Signed,
Me. Sollita. Mom. Human. Wife. And a hard worker that takes pride in what I create for you to enjoy.