Aromatherapy candles - modern form
for an ancient art
The idea of burning essential oils is a very old one -
possibly thousands of years old. The idea of an essential oil
in a candle is not quite that old, but the basic principle has
not changed.
Essential oils are very pure, highly-concentrated extracts
from various plants. The idea behind using them in candles is
to promote rapid absorbtion into the body via the sensitive
tissues in the nasal passages.
Modern aromatherapists can call on more than 90 essential
oils. Read on to see what they have to offer you....
The aromatherapy scented
candle - fragrance for mind and body
An aromatherapy scented candle - so much is packed into that
short phrase.
The very essence of what aromatherapy is all about is contained
in the idea of a fragrance that does you good. (Read more...)
Aromatherapy candles and
the key essential oils
Essential oils have been used for many, many years, largely
for medicinal purposes. While the medical emphasis started to
decline about 100 years ago, aromatherapists steadfastly
preached the benefits of their products, and have been studying
the effect of essential oils on the body and brain for hundreds
of years. (Read
more...)
What about aromatherapy
plus the beauty of a jar candle?
Jar candles have a visual appeal all of their own, and when
combined with a lovely scent, you get the best of both worlds -
good looks and a heavenly smell.
But why just go for fragrance? Why not add a fragrant essential
oil that soothes the body just as the beauty of the candle
soothes your soul? (Read
more...)
Aromatherapy soy candles - best of
both worlds?
The sharp increase in the popularity of soy candles has
naturally spread to that other popular product, the
aromatherapy soy wax candle. This interest sometimes makes it
difficult to remember that soy wax has been on the market only
since the early 1990's, when it was invented by an American,
Michael Richards. (Read
more...)
Aromatherapy wax candles
- right for bathrooms
The choice of one of the aromatherapy wax candles, rather
than a gel or a candle in a jar, is a sensible one if you're
thinking about using it in the bathroom. (Read more...)
Aromatherapy beeswax
candle for a special treat
If you really want to spoil yourself, you might think about
a beeswax aromatherapy candle.
It really will have to be for a special occasion, because
beeswax is substantially more expensive than either paraffin or
soy wax. (Read more...)
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