| therapy was used by the Romans, Ancient Egyptians, | | | | burning a candle, then you have used a candle made |
| and Ancient Chinese. Aromatherapy is the art and | | | | of paraffin wax. As paraffin is petroleum- based, it is |
| science of using the scents of fragrant plants and | | | | not aromatherapy appropriate. One can now choose |
| herbs to offer physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. | | | | from aromatherapy candles that are made from soy |
| Aromatherapy also includes infusions and bathing in | | | | wax or Beeswax. Soy wax candles are gaining in |
| fragrant oils. The Biblical Queen Esther was recorded | | | | popularity due to the fact that soy is an organic |
| to have bathed in various oils to soften and beautify | | | | substance. A soy wax aromatherapy candle will have |
| her skin before being presented to the King. These | | | | a clean burn. It will release your selected aromatherapy |
| ancient treatments are finding new popularity with | | | | essential oil into the air without producing any soot or |
| modern-day people. | | | | Petroleum-based waste. These candles are ideal for |
| The mind is powerfully affected by scent. By | | | | those with allergies, asthma, and other breathing |
| stimulating the senses with pleasant fragrance, | | | | problems. If you were using an aromatherapy bath for |
| negative emotions and feelings will be replaced by | | | | respiratory problems, it would be counterproductive to |
| peace and tranquility. In addition to the benefits resulting | | | | burn an aromatherapy candle that will leave pollution |
| from pleasing aromas, many essential oils have | | | | and residue in the same air that you are breathing. The |
| inherent healing properties. These properties range | | | | alternative is to use aromatherapy candles made from |
| from germicidal or antifungal, to fever-reducing and skin | | | | 100% organic soy wax. |
| healing. Aromatherapists study various herbs and | | | | Aromatherapy has many benefits, and there are many |
| plants to become familiar with their properties. They | | | | different reasons why people choose this ancient |
| then blend various complimenting herbs to create | | | | healing art form. Relaxation and stress relief are two |
| aromatherapy infusions, massage oils, and even | | | | of the major reasons that people turn to |
| candles. Aromatherapy candles are used to infuse a | | | | aromatherapy. Lavender is a popular essential oil that |
| room with fragrance. They are a wonderful addition to | | | | is often used to bring the body into a state of |
| either an aromatherapy massage or bath. One may | | | | well-being, peace, and tranquility. Lavender can also be |
| select a scent that compliments or blends with a the | | | | used treat anxiety and nervousness. Lavendar can be |
| scent of one's bath or massage, or if one prefers, one | | | | combined with many things, such as any citrus-based |
| may opt for the same scent. | | | | herbs or oils. This includes burning a citrus-scented |
| Today, aromatherapy candles are made not simply of | | | | aromatherapy candle while soaking in a lavender bath. |
| parrafin but out of organic wax. If you have ever | | | | Lavender can also be blended with clove, eucalyptus, |
| noticed black soot on your glass candle holder after | | | | rosewood and rosemary to great effect. |