How To Use Aromatherapy Scented Candles At Home

Lighting aromatherapy fragrant candles made with natural essential oils


is a great way to lend fragrance to a room. But that is not all they


have to offer . Not only do aromatherapy candles smell nice , but they


can also have therapeutic effects on the body and mind, essentially


allowing us to indulge in, and receive at least some of the benefits


of, aromatherapy, without the need to consult a therapist. Essential


oils are extracted from certain herbs and aromatherapists use them to


improve emotional and physical wellbeing . When a few drops of the


essence of a particular plant are added to a candle,


its powerful aroma molecules are diffused into the surrounding air as


the wax melts . When inhaled , the fragrance can help soothe and revive


our body. Because essential oils are expensive , these type of candles


tend to be made by luxury brands such as English candle makers True Grace or the American company Yankee candles.


Aromatherapy candles can be scented with oils of different types of


plants . Essential oils of aromatherapy can be extracted from different


parts of plants, flowers, fruits, leaves and bark. As well as  having a


unique natural fragrance, they have many different healing qualities.


For example, lavender is known for its relaxing properties . When added


to scented candles it can create a peaceful and soothing atmosphere . The rich


scent of sandalwood can help ease feelings of anxiety and stress. To


obtain the maximum benefits of aromatherapy, candles should be made


from natural ingredients that do not release toxins as they burn.


Aromatherapy soya wax candles are a popular choice, as these are


considered better for the environment than petroleum based candles, the


most commonly known of which is the paraffin wax candle. Paraffin wax


can be extremely refined but most paraffin wax candles are not subject


to this process meaning that they emit quite a


lot of dirt and soot when they are lit, which is not really conducive


to the healing effects you are trying to achieve with aromarherapy


candles. You should always the labels when purchasing a scented


candle to ensure that it does not contain any artificial fragrances


or artificial colouring. If you decide to buy scented candles for aromatherapy purposes it is always best to go for candles made by a company whose reputation for quality you can trust. We have already mentioned True Grace candles and Yankee candles but there are a number of other luxury candle companies who make their products with the finest quality soy or vegetable waxes, combined with natural essential oils,. Any of these brands will be a worthwhile investment.  Using scented candles at home is a simple but


effective way to create a particular mood , creating a peaceful and


harmonious atmosphere. Products such as candles, oil burners or other


types of aromatherapy diffusers can make inexpensive gifts and offer a


natural alternative to chemical air fresheners or those horrible foul


smelling plug ins which are so common these days. Having aromatherapy


candles at home is a quick and easy way to improve the atmosphere in a


room and create a peaceful space to relax at the end of a busy day.












The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store, supplying a wide range of scented candles, including the famous Yankee candles