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Essential Oil Candles - setting a mood

November 6th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Essential oils are used for physical and emotional well-being. You can obtain essential oils in many products: in massage oils, bath oils, perfumes, atomizers and candles.

Essential oil candles are made out of either beeswax, soybean wax or vegetable oil. There are also some pure essential oil candles on the market today.  The best thing about these essential oil candles is that they are environmentally friendly since they are derived from natural sources.

Just like other candles, essential oil candles are used to set the atmosphere and improve the ambiance of a room.  They really are a wonderful enhancement to any room of your home.  Their scent is derived from essential oils that can be relaxing or rejuvenating for your mind and body. 

These candles are available in various styles, sizes and scents, just like any other candle is.  This will allow you to choose the appropriate candle for you and your home.  Their scent can add warmth to your home.  They can also give you a clean and refreshing feeling. 

There are many different types of essential oil candles available on the market today.  For this reason, you will need to learn about what these different scents are and what the benefit of each of them is. 

For instance, Frankincense is warming while both grapefruit and lavender can lift your spirits.  While vanilla will help to relieve tension and irritability, lemon can help dispel fatigue.  Peppermint’s strong, minty smell can help with your alertness while jasmine can spark romance.  So, as you can see, there really is a candle available for every mood and circumstance.

Thanks to the Internet you can easily purchase any type of essential oil candles you want without ever leaving the comfort of your own home to go shopping.  With the click of your mouse you can access an infinite number of shops that are selling these candles. 

However, you want to make sure that these lenders are actually offering pure candles.  You will find these natural candles to be cost effective regardless of where you purchase them from.  So, the benefits that you will receive from using these candles will be well worth the price you pay for them.  Plus, the soy wax that these candles are made from is natural, nontoxic and biodegradable.  Since the materials that are used in order to make them this way burns slower, there will also be less dust and smoke whenever you extinguish them.

Aromatherapy Candles - set the mood

October 11th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Aromatherapy candles are candles that are infused with essential oils, which are what make these candles work.  These essential oils are derived from such things as plants, flowers, and bark.

Aromatherapy candles come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and are filled with various essential oils.

These candles can be used to fragrance your home - not only do they add wonderful scents, they can change the mood of everyone in your home. Use aromatherapy candles to welcome, to relax, to energize - the choice is yours. Some clever realtors will burn aromatherapy candles when they show homes: they use essential oils as a sales device.

You can purchase aromatherapy candles from a wide range of web sites.  These sites will provide you with a listing of essential oils that are in the candle and what their therapeutic effect is.  Of course, aromatherapy candles can also be purchased from such stores as Bath & Body Works and Bed, Bath, and Beyond.  Whenever you purchase these candles just make sure that they contain essential oils and not fragrance or perfume.

How do the candles work?

These candles work because they are volatile and thus they are able to release their scent into the air at higher temperatures and thus the therapeutic vapors of the essential oils are emitted.  Once they are in the air you are able to inhale the healing scent.

Aromatherapy candles are made from bees or soy wax, but the soy are the most popular.  They should not be made out of paraffin as this can be harmful.  Real aromatherapy candles should also be made of pure essential oils.  Without the essential oils the candle will merely smell nice, but it will not emit any healing scents. 

The therapeutic effects of these candles range from helping you fall asleep to energizing you.  If you choose to purchase a lavender or tangerine candle it will help you to release your tension.  On the other hand, if you want to relieve your tension, then you should get a chamomile candle. 

Of course, these candles can also be used as a memory aid if you purchase ginger aromatherapy candles.  In order to elevate your mood you will need a bergamot candle, which will make you feel happier.  There are also candles that can calm your mood, alleviate your stress and enhance your memory.  Since you will probably want more than one type of candle, you will be glad to know that these candles are inexpensive.

Most of the time all you have to do is light these candles and enjoy them.  However, you can find a lot of great accessories to help you enjoy these candles even more.  For instance, there are some great candle holders available that will to the look of your home’s décor.  Of course, this only increases the scents that add value to the ambiance of your home.  For this reason a lot of people enjoy using these candles in their bathrooms.  You will discover that the decorating and atmosphere options with these candles are absolutely endless.

Using essential oils to fragrance your home

July 22nd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

There are many ways you can use essential oils to fragrance your home, and make it more welcoming. Suitable oils for creating a wonderful atmosphere in your home include: pine, orange, lemon, and lavender.

Light rings
Light rings are usually made of ceramic; they fit over a light bulb in a lamp. Add four or five drops of oil to the ceramic ring. As the ring warms, the oils diffuse into the air. Tip: don’t drip oils onto a hot lightbulb - you could start a fire.

Candles
You can buy candles which are infused with essential oils. You can also make essential oil candles at home. As the candle burns, the oils are diffused.

Water sprays
Add one drop of oil per 100 mls of water in a spray bottle or plant mister. Shake well, and spray around the room.

Incense
Incense is available in many fragrances and varieties, from sticks to cones and coils. Read the labels to ensure that natural fragrances are used. Some of the fragrances are synthetic, and can cause headaches.

Essential oil burners
“Burners” are widely available. They have a receptacle for water above a cavity with a small night light candle. Add a five drops of essential oil to a couple of table spoons of water, and light the candle.

Cotton wool balls
Drop essential oils onto a couple of cotton wool balls and rest them on a radiator, or tuck them under a cushion cover. You can also slip the balls into a bowl of potpourri.

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