| While people are demanding more naturally based | | | | 6. Geranium - burns, eczema, edema, PMS, poor |
| products, more companies are starting to meet the | | | | circulation, tonsillitis |
| demand. The public is becoming more | | | | 7. Jasmine - anxiety, lack of confidence, cough, |
| knowledgeable about what is good or not good for | | | | headache, laryngitis, dry skin |
| our environment, and our bodies. Since candles are | | | | 8. Lavender - dandruff, eczema, flu, headache, acne, |
| a preferred choice for scenting the home, consumers | | | | anxiety, sinusitis, circulatory problems |
| want them to be made of natural substances. The | | | | 9. Neroli - anxiety, depression, digestion, insomnia, |
| traditional candle is made of paraffin which is a | | | | panic attacks, dry skin, stress Many oils work best in |
| petroleum based product. They emit carbon dioxide | | | | combination with others. This is where a |
| into the air in the home. They also leave a film of | | | | professional mixologist will be of help. Online sources |
| soot on the walls after a period of time. | | | | are available that will mix personal concoctions for |
| Aromatherapy soy candles are better for the | | | | most needs. |
| respiratory system. They are not only better for | | | | Scented aerosol sprays can irritate the sinuses which |
| the respiratory system and atmosphere, but they | | | | is why a better option is spray bottles. Essential oils |
| last longer than paraffin candles. | | | | can be combined with water and simply sprayed in |
| Another popular way to scent the home or any | | | | the air. Some people use vaporizers or humidifiers |
| other space is with essential oils. Aromatherapy is | | | | to distribute aromatherapy throughout their homes. |
| healing and provokes certain endorphins, and triggers | | | | Essential oils can be used in aromatherapy soy |
| in the brain. The limbic system controls these | | | | candles as well although essential oils are used in |
| responses to aromatic and body oils. People tend to | | | | most natural candles. It is just as popular to use oils |
| have multiple uses for essential oils. Some choose | | | | in diffusers with sticks. The wood absorbs the oil |
| to make their own blends using top, middle and base | | | | and distributes the scent throughout the room. |
| notes. Others use them to alleviate ailments using | | | | Oils and aromatherapy candles can be found online, |
| selections such as: | | | | sold wholesale or retail. There are also brief lessons |
| | | | on how to extract essential oils and make |
| 1. Bergamot - acne, chicken pox, depression, gas, | | | | aromatherapy candles yourself. It can take |
| boils, cysts, abscesses | | | | hundreds of petals to make milliliters of oil, so it is a |
| 2. Eucalyptus - cuts, burns, bronchitis, asthma, sores, | | | | good idea to consult the experts. Mixed in |
| muscle aches, rheumatoid arthritis | | | | aromatherapy candles, it goes further than spraying. |
| 3. Clove - bronchitis, indigestion, nerve tension, | | | | Spas are growing all over the country. This is |
| toothache, colds | | | | contributing to the demand for natural candles and |
| 4. Chamomile - gas, gout, depression, headaches, | | | | other products. Many women create their own spa |
| irritable bowel, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, blisters | | | | experience at home. Somewhere in the closed |
| 5. Frankincense - asthma, nervous tension, colds, | | | | quarters of bathrooms around the globe are women |
| bronchitis, uterine tonic (for heavy periods and post | | | | taking luxury oiled baths with several candles lit |
| childbirth) | | | | around them. |