Lighting aromatherapy fragrant candles made with natural essential oils
is a great way to lend fragrance to a room. But there is more to these candles than that . Not only do aromatherapy candles have a terrific aroma , 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 advantages
of, aromatherapy, without the need to consult a therapist. Essential
oils are obtained from certain herbs and aromatherapists make use of them to help with emotional and physical wellbeing . When a few drops of the
essence of a particular plant are added to a candle,
its potent fragrance molecules are distributed into the surrounding air as
the candle burns . When breathed in , the aroma can help calm and restore
our body. Because essential oils are costly , these type of candles are often manufactured by luxury brands such as English candle makers True Grace or the American company Yankee candles.
Aromatherapy candles can be infused with oils of numerous plants and botanicals . Essential oils of aromatherapy can be extracted from different
parts of plants, flowers, fruits, leaves and bark. In addition to having a
unique natural fragrance, they have many different soothing qualities.
For example, lavender is known to help people relax . When added
to scented candles it can create a peaceful and soothing ambiance . The rich
scent of sandalwood can help ease feelings of anxiety and stress. To
get 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 which unfortunately means that they give off 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. It is always worth reading the labels when buying a scented
candle to make sure that it does not contain any synthetic 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 influence the mood of a room , 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
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