Where the oil comes from
Restaurants & home kitchens
We collect from cafés and restaurants (higher volumes make it worthwhile), plus friends and family. Every year, 500,000 tonnes of used cooking oil in Malaysia gets discharged without proper treatment, clogging pipes and polluting waterways. We give it somewhere better to go.
Why candles
A second life for old oil
Rather than being poured away or downgraded into low-value waste, the oil is processed and set into scented, slow-burning candles: a small way to keep it out of the drain and out of landfill.
Do it yourself
Our DIY kits
Keep your own used cooking oil out of the drain. Our kits let you turn it into a candle at home, so the habit doesn't stop with us.
Common questions
What are OiLilin candles made from?
Used cooking oil, collected mostly from restaurants and cafés plus friends and family. We process it and set it into scented candles by hand in Malaysia. Every year, 500,000 tonnes of used cooking oil in Malaysia gets discharged without proper treatment, so we give it somewhere better to go.
How long does an OiLilin candle burn?
Each 105g candle burns for up to 30 hours.
How much are the candles?
Our scented candles start from RM35 each. Shipping is calculated at checkout before you pay.
Do you deliver across Malaysia?
Yes. We currently deliver within Malaysia only. We usually pack and post orders within 3 working days of payment, and delivery takes an estimated 2 to 5 working days after posting.
Can I order candles in bulk or for gifts?
Yes. We can scale up to 300+ candles for bulk orders, wedding favours or corporate gifting within a week. WhatsApp or email us and we will sort out scents, quantities and timing with you.
What if my candle arrives damaged?
Contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the item and the packaging. Candles that have been lit cannot be returned. The full details are in our shipping and refund policy.