Scented candles and aromatherapy candles are the in thing today. Not only do people want to buy scented candles because of their fragrance, but also for its therapeutic qualities. For example, it is said that Lavender scented candles can help a person sleep better.
A scented candle, made with fragrant oils and wax, gives off a pleasant aroma when burning. A scented candle can create an ambience of wellness. Unlike Incense sticks, scented candles do not add smoke to the air.
There are different ways to make a scented candle. If poorly made, lighting the candle might not produce any scent. Scented candles are made with various varieties of pre-blended wax which each have their own saturation point for fragrance oils. Adding more oil than the wax can result in the candle sweating the oil out. The perfect mix is between one-half to one ounce of oil per pound of pre-blended wax .
Triple Scented candle, uses a different blend of wax that can hold 1.5 ounce of fragrance oil per pound of pre-blended wax. Triple Scented candles will produce an aroma when burned. Some candle makers might also use a proprietary blend of wax that can hold even more fragrance oil to make super-scented candles.
A scented candle can come in many varieties, but most are either tea candles, votives or jar candles. Popular scents include Rose petal, bayberry, cinnamon spice, ocean mist, Sensual vanilla,chocolate, jasmine, caramel and sandalwood. Aromatherapy states that certain scents can create a relaxing mood and enhance well-being.
Burning a scented candle can help remove bad odour or simply make your home smell great. A well made scented candle with a proper wick will melt to oil and burn as liquid, neither dripping wax nor releasing smoke.
Scented candles, once found only in Spas, have become as ubiquitous as in middle-class homes. They adorn surfaces from the sitting room to the bathroom, the bedroom and even the garden, their designer labels winking out at your guests.
Scented candles are guaranteed to produce an aroma and enjoy the warm scent of tropical paradise, hot apple pie or exotic jasmine for no more trouble than it takes to simply light a candle. Your family & guests will love you for it.
