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Aromatherapy Candles – Set The
Mood
by: Sanji Gretta
Aromatherapy candles are in
constant use to help set the atmosphere
and improve the ambience in many
situations. They can be used in any room
of your home and provide a wonderful
enhancement.
Our sense of smell has been
documented to directly affect our
emotions. Part of our nervous system that
helps to control our emotions is
connected to our nose. Thus, the proof
that using aromatherapy candles will have
an effect on our mindset and our
emotions. The key is in choosing the
correct scent to match the emotion or
sense you wish to evoke.
When it comes to aromatherapy
there are many ways to get the most out
of the aroma, but one of the most popular
ways is through dispersing it into the
air with candles. Aromatherapy candles
aren’t all the same, they can be made in
a variety of ways, with different
ingredients. You can also burn them in
different ways.
Which kinds
are better for you? Since paraffin wax
candles are said to pollute the air with
soot I would advise against it for health
reasons. Don’t be discouraged, there are
many other types of aromatherapy candles
available. Candles can be made with
beeswax, soybean wax, vegetable oil or
even pure essential oil candles are
available. All of these are great
choices. They are environmentally
friendly because they are derived from
natural plant sources. Along with these
ingredients, they are also available in
different styles, sizes, and
scents.
The only way to get the scent in
the air is by burning the candles, and
you have different ways to burn your
candles. One of the more popular ways is
to use an oil burner, or the tiered bowl
with tea lights, although more expensive,
they make great diffusers.
Did you know that the way you
burn your candle can effect the life and
how evenly the candle will burn? Here are
a few basic tips to consider before
lighting up for your aromatherapy
session:
Wick trimming ¼” from top of wax
will increase the life of the candle.
Another trick to longer life is to
refrigerate wrapped candles before use.
Last tip but not the least, the first
time you burn the candle let it burn for
at least an hour before extinguishing.
This is what I call conditioning the
candle and will help with the way the
candle burns. This first burning extends
the life of your aromatherapy candle.
Take some time to care for them and they
will last a very long time.
Hopefully you are well on your
way to that moment of relaxation you’ve
been longing for. Light some aromatherapy
candles and sit to read a book or take a
long hot bath by candlelight. Unwind,
loosen up and start taking some time for
yourself. Start enjoying your newly found
serenity…. you deserve it.
About The Author
Sanji Gretta has been practicing
aromatherapy for quite a while. His
latest website Aromatherapy Source is
designed to give novice aromatherapy
practitioners a introduction to the
wonderful world of aromatherapy. Visit
Aromatherapy Source Now.
http://www.aromatherapysource.info/.
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