When making aromatherapy scented candles make sure to use pure essential oils as these are the ones with all the health benefits in them. Also until you become accustom to the strength of the oil take it easy, you can always add more but you can never take it out if its too strong. Its a good idea to make your aromatherapy scented candles from all natural products as these have the best healing properties. Try making your candles from soybean wax as this is an all natural product. Also it does not burn as hot as paraffin wax which means the essential oil will burn stronger and last longer.
Why not try making a candle with citronella in it, then you would have an environmental insect repellent for around the home, or even burn it outside under the entertainment area. If someone in the house has a cold why not try burning a candle made with tea tree oil in it. If you are looking to create a sensual mood why not create candles with vanilla, rose or sandalwood in them. Creating candles with lavender, chamomile, geranium or rose will help relieve stress. The essential oils of peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, vanilla and rosemary will produce candles that over time will give you extra energy and help revitalize your body.
If you have someone in the house who needs to concentrate, then make some candles with lemon, lemongrass, orange, grapefruit or bergamot. This is the great thing about making your own candles, you get to choose what fragrance you want to use. This way you can make candles that serve a purpose.
When using pure essential oils in your candle making be sure to mix the wax and oil thoroughly, also its probably a good idea to pour at a cooler temperature so that your oil does not evaporate. When making your aromatherapy candles its also a good idea to do some research on the essential oil you intend using. Just because they come from a natural product does not always mean they are safe, they are still a chemical and do need to be used with common sense.
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