All About Aromatherapy Candles

Aromatherapy candles can add the beneficial aromas of essential oils to your home. These candles also make lovely aromatherapy gifts for friends, co-workers, or that special someone in your life. The following information will help you to choose a safe, quality, aromatherapy candle that will suit your aromatherapy needs.

Aromatherapy Candle Product Guidelines

In order to purchase a safe, healthy, aromatherapy candle, it is important to keep these guidelines in mind: use candles that are made with lead free wicks, pure essential oils, and natural wax blends. Most candles on the market today do not use lead free wicks, but some cheaper imitation aromatherapy candles may use wicks which contain lead. In order to gain the emotional, and physical, aromatherapy benefits from candles, it is important to purchase candles that are made only with pure essential oils. Imitation fragrances may smell good, but they are usually created using chemicals; these imitation scents also do not impart any of the beneficial effects of aromatherapy essential oils.

Candles that are made with soy, beeswax, or a blend of soy and beeswax are the best aromatherapy candles to buy. Natural waxes have a slower burn time and do not get as hot as paraffin waxes; high heat can actually burn the essential oils and destroy the positive effects of the oils. Paraffin is also a by product of petroleum. Chemicals that are released when paraffin waxes become heated have been known to cause respiratory problems.

Aromatherapy Candles for Specific Purposes

If you are looking for an aromatherapy candle that will add a sensual ambiance to your home, then you should choose candles which have the exotic aromas of ylang ylang, sandalwood, frankincense, and patchouli. All of these essential oils are known for their aphrodisiac qualities.

Relaxing aromatherapy candles will contain essential oils such as lavender and rose. Lavender is well known for easing tension, headaches, stress, and for calming emotions. The aromas of rose essential oils are soothing, can ease emotional traumas, and will help to balance emotions. Additional relaxing aromatherapy oils include cedarwood and clove.

Aromatherapy candles that have energizing and stimulating qualities will contain peppermint, sweet orange, eucalyptus, ginger, and bergamont. The aromas from these essential oils can stimulate the mind and enhance mental clarity.

If you are suffering from depression, an aromatherapy candle may help you to combat emotions associated with depression. The aromas from essential oils such as jasmine, neroli, clary sage, and bergamont all help to enhance positive emotions. Jasmine aromatherapy oils are especially used to help in cases of severe depression.