Lesley Bramwell

Lesley Bramwell started out as an environmental scientist in industrial manufacturing. After experimenting for many years with botanicals and essential oils for their therapeutic properties for her own wellbeing, she decided this was her true passion and it was time to launch a new venture. Lesley started creating natural rapeseed wax candles in her kitchen in 2014 as a calming distraction to house renovations and in 2015 formulated the idea for Essence + Alchemy, bringing together the natural scent and energy of plants (essence) + Lesley’s scientific and environmental background (alchemy).

Taking a scientific approach that’s balanced with nature and sustainability at the core of the brand, Lesley designs, handcrafts and packages each Essence + Alchemy product from a small garden laboratory in Sheffield. "Fragrance Your Home" published by Quadrille on April 29th 2021 is Lesley's debut book. You can follow her journey on Instagram @essenceandalchemy and visit the website www.essenceandalchemy.co.uk