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Aromatherapy Candles To Enhance Your Mood

from: Lorna Findlay

Candles provide a glowing history as an object of exoticness and
reverence; its use is as old as the human history itself. Many
great civilizations and modern societies have held candles as an
instrument of radiance; its radiance properties surpass any
other similar objects. Candles have long been used as a
'mood-setting' addition to a room or occasion and now more
innovative aromatherapy candles enhance that goal.



Aromatherapy practice uses natural essential oils that are
absorbed through massage, ingestion or olfaction (also called
sensory). Aromatic oils are also use to make candles, which
candles have a physiological or therapeutic effect on mood
through their fragrance. How ever, scented candles should not be
confused with aromatherapy candles. Scented candles simply
contain a fragrance, most probably artificial, whereas
aromatherapy candles contain natural essential oils.



Probably, one of the most well-known aromatherapy oils for
alleviating stress and anxiety is lavender. A bowl of floating
lavender aromatherapy candles to accompany your bath will help
you relax after a long day. A small candle on your dining table
will sway your desolate mood in to feeling of satisfaction.



For every mood and moment, there is an aromatherapy candle. Some
of these top-rated essential oils might be found in aromatherapy
candles:



Sage: This oil helps with insomnia and relaxation; Chamomile:
Exciting oil used for relaxing, helps with sleeplessness and
anxiety; Rosemary: An out of the world oil, which is stimulating
and uplifting and good for mental stimulation; Grapefruit:
Freshly uplifting and refreshing Eucalyptus: A strong oil which
helps with respiratory problems and boosts the immune system;
Ylang Ylang: Soothing oil as a good antidepressant that helps
you relax and sleep; Geranium: Its sober effects help with
relaxation while also being uplifting; helps balance hormones in
women; Peppermint: Sweet aroma helps with digestive disorders,
headaches and muscle aches; Lemon: Invigorating oil which
uplifts and relaxes you senses;



As with any health product, you should understand what you are
using when burning aromatherapy candles. You must know which
type of oil is used in your candles. Certain essential oils can
be harmful; it is always advised to be careful. Any type of
candle can be formulated to serve as an aromatherapy candle,
whether it's a floating, pillar, gel, votive or even jar candle.
Even though the doubts around the effectiveness aromatherapy are
still present, all of us do know that candles and aromas are
effective for evoking mood and emotions. You will notice candles
labeled as "aromatherapy" candles range greatly in price; the
price ranging from a low to high cost depending on the quality
and availability of oil. Several factors effect the price such
as types and qualities of wax, additives or purity, as well as
other factors related to manufacturing. How ever, one main
ingredient which can make or break the success of a candle as
well as the price is its fragrance. You can make your own
aromatherapy candles too at your home! The best waxes for
aromatherapy candles are of course a bit more expensive. Many
natural waxes such as soy, palm and beeswax burn cleaner and do
not emanate soot and are not petroleum or polymer based such as
paraffin or gel waxes. More natural cotton or zinc core wick
should be used instead of leaded wick because of health hazard
issues. Instead of adding dye to color the candle, include
natural substances like herbs and flower petals. Always use pure
essential oils for fragrance. This is definitely expensive, but
worth it plus you can mix and match your own blends. Palm wax or
palm/beeswax blend candles are always better, because they burn
so long and clean and they blend quite easily with your oils.
Essential oils should be added after the wax has melted and
started cooling to preserve the integrity of the fragrance as
they easily breakdown and evaporate. Decorating your candle can
be as easy as tying a ribbon around it to adding pressed flowers
to it. Make several small motiffs or round candles and add to a
basket for a great gift idea. Candles attach emotional
importance to any occasion and moments; a great aromatherapy
candle has that great ability to enhance the mood and ambience
of any environment.



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