Aromatherapy Candles & It's Benefits

Most of the candles we purchase are not aromatherapy candles.  What makes aromatherapy candles different from regular candles is what the materials they are made of. 

Aromatherapy candles are usually made from special wax such as soy wax, and essential oils for fragrance. The wicks are made from cotton so they don’t let off the black smoke we sometimes see with regular candles.

Aromatherapy candles can have more than one essential oil in the candle, in order to put out a fragrance that would be right for every situation.  The essential oils work together to encourage a specific mood or to give off a pleasant scent.

For example, you can have a candle with lavender and sage.  The lavender aroma will have an content, peaceful mood while the sage is peaceful and tranquil too. The two scents will work together and smell great as you inhale.  It works wonders after a long day of work.

They're not the same as regular scented candles just because they both give off pleasant smells.  Common commercial candles contain chemical laden perfumes.  They're also made with inferior wax.

Soy candles are made from soybean and natural vegetable waxes. They are sometimes called beanpod candles.  The difference between soy candles and traditional paraffin wax candles is that the paraffin wax is made from petroleum products.  It contains other chemicals that are released when the candle is lit. 

Soy candles burn slower, which allows the candle to last longer.  You can shape the soy candles in any shape you want in order to fit your mood, your décor or the season.  A side benefit of burning a soy candle is that it doesn’t leave a wax residue so there is nothing left in the candle jar after the candle is done.

Aromatherapy candles can also be made from beeswax, which can be similar to soy wax.  It burns slower and it cleaner like the soy candles.  Beeswax also smells great even without special scents added to it.

Palm wax is another wax used for aromatherapy candles. They also burn clean and long. They are also beautiful to look at.  An 8 and ½ ounce palm wax candle is meant to burn for approximately 55 hours.

People make their own candles for several reasons.  One reason is that it can be made in the shape in which you choose.  You can use a regular bread or cake pan to shape your candle.  If you have a candle jar that you really liked you can refill it once it is empty.

Aromatherapy candles are a lot of fun to make at home.  Even if you don’t want to go through the trouble of customizing and making your own candle, you should buy a ready made one just to try out.  I guarantee you'll never use those chemical filled commercial candles again!

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