Fontana founders Katie and Eric sat down with Illie, founder of Live Healthillie, to talk about Tropical Chill, our collaboration candle designed to pair perfectly with her Minerals & Chill Tropical Punch. They dive into the inspiration behind the scent and explore how creating mindful, soothing rituals in daily life can support nervous system regulation and overall wellness.

1. For anyone meeting you for the first time: who is Illie, and what is Live Healthillie all about? 

I’m Illie — a chick who got tired of being told “everything is normal” while not feeling well. Live Healthillie was born out of that frustration. It’s a curated wellness marketplace built on one standard: if it wouldn’t thrive in my home, it doesn’t make it on the site. We focus on removing ultra-processed ingredients, endocrine disruptors, and the quiet toxins hiding in everyday products and replacing them with things that actually nourish your body

2. You’re known for prioritizing nourishing, intentional ingredients. Why was it important that this candle align with your non-toxic standards?

Because what you breathe in matters just as much as what you eat.

We talk so much about clean food, but indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air. Many conventional candles release phthalates, synthetic fragrance blends, and combustion byproducts that disrupt hormones which directly contradicts everything I stand for.

If I’m going to create something that’s meant to support stress relief and nervous system regulation, it has to actually support that, not work against it.

3. How does the Tropical Chill scent connect to the intention behind Minerals & Chill and your daily rituals?

Minerals & Chill is about slowing down your stress response and replenishing what modern life constantly depletes: sodium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C.

Tropical Chill mirrors that energy. It’s warm, grounding, unexpected like stepping into a softer version of your day. Both are about signaling safety to your nervous system.

4. When do you personally reach for Minerals & Chill and light Tropical Chill together? What does that moment look like for you?

Late afternoon, that 3–5 PM window when cortisol dips and most women either reach for caffeine or push through.

For me, it looks like:

• A tall glass of Minerals & Chill over ice
  

• Lighting Tropical Chill
  

• Phone down
  

• Five deep breaths
  

• Sometimes sitting outside in Florida sun, sometimes journaling, sometimes just doing nothing

5. What does “chilling” or rest actually look like in your current season of life?

Right now, chilling isn’t a week-long vacation.

It’s boundaries.
It’s closing the laptop when I said I would

It’s protecting my fertility journey without explaining it to everyone.
It’s Pilates instead of punishing workouts.
It’s trying something new for the first time without expectations: gardening! 

6. For someone new to adrenal cocktails or mineral support, what’s one simple habit you recommend starting with?

Start with replacing your afternoon caffeine.

Instead of a second coffee, try a mineral-rich drink in the 2–4 PM window. That’s when many women feel wired but tired because cortisol is dipping and blood sugar is unstable. You don’t need a complicated protocol at all, just start by replenishing what stress depletes: sodium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C. 

7. Scent can instantly shift how a space feels. What do you hope people experience the moment they light Tropical Chill?

An exhale. I want it to feel like you just gave yourself permission to slow down. Like your shoulders drop without realizing it. Like your body gets the signal that it’s safe to soften.

We can’t control everything in this world, but we can control the environment we create in our homes. 

Tropical Chill is available on April 23!

Where to follow along:

Website: Live Healthillie | Clean, Low-Tox Products for Simple, Healthy Living

Instagram: CLEAN + LOW TOX SHOP (@livehealthillie) • Instagram photos and videos

TikTok: Live Healthillie (@healthillie) | TikTok

About Illie:

Live Healthillie was founded by Illie after years of struggling with persistent health symptoms that were often dismissed as normal, including migraines, bloating, eczema, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Her journey began in the fitness industry, where despite maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, her health continued to decline, leading her to search for answers beyond conventional treatments. Through deep research, Illie discovered the significant impact of environmental toxins and hidden ingredients in everyday products, which inspired her to pursue a more holistic approach to wellness. Frustrated by the difficulty of finding truly clean and trustworthy options, she created Live Healthillie as a one-stop shop for non-toxic essentials. As a holistic health coach and certified personal trainer, Illie is passionate about advocating for safer ingredients, supporting small and diverse businesses, and helping others transition to a low-tox lifestyle with greater ease and confidence.