Soy Aromatherapy Candles
Are Soy Aromatherapy Candles safe?
Soy Aromatherapy candles are environmentally friendly. Soy wax comes from Soy Beans and is ideal for the manufacture of Aromatherapy candles.
There are no pollutants or irritants in Soy wax which makes Aromatherapy Soy candles ideal for those who suffer from respiratory infections, allergies or Asthma.
It is possible that after burning paraffin candles, visitors to your home may notice a heavy residue in your curtains and other furniture fabrics. Soy wax burns clean, which means that it doesn’t contain any soot. Soy Wax candles are the perfect solution for those who want to make sure that the Aromatherapy candle they are breathing is 100 percent natural, organic and healthy.
You can buy Soy Wax Aromatherapy candles in a variety of designs:
Containers – a container candle is a candle where the soy wax has been poured into a container, and the candle is not separate from the container
Votives – Votive candles are smaller and are used with special Votive Glass candleholders
Pillars – Pillars are tall candles and can vary in size
You should choose your Aromatherapy candle based upon the qualities that you need because different essential oils have various properties. Here is a description of some of the most popular herbs and their antibiotic and healing properties:
Goldenseal Juniper Berry Thyme Echinacea Myrrh
The Juniper Berry is a wonderful herb that has an earthy and fruity scent. Burn Juniper Berry for it’s cleaning impurities and helping to treat obesity. Use these fragrances when you are removing germs from the air. They are powerful tools when used in a sickroom or for those who are suffering from various infections.
Antiseptic herbs are also powerful when fighting sickness. Some great herbs that have germ-fighting power include:
Rosemary Plantain Goldenseal Wormwood
Thyme Barberry Whitewood
Rosemary is a powerful germ-fighting herb that helps stimulate the circulatory system, and revitalize the entire body. Rosemary may have a medicinal smell, but it is well worth it.
Many candles are used for their ability to relax and calm body and mind. There are a variety of different herbs as well as blends that will promote peacefulness. Here are some popular herbs that will promote tranquility:
Chamomile Lemon Balm (Melissa) Peppermint Rue Hyssop
Spearmint Kava Kava Passion Flower St. John’s Wort Valerian
You can choose to make your own blend of essential oils for candles by blending Chamomile with Lavender and Rose.
By adding Aromatherapy Soy candles to your life, you will find that you have an added tool to fight stress and promote peacefulness and tranquility. The fragrance of many candles is exquisite with woodsy, spicy, floral and sweet aromas.
If you would like to enjoy a wonderful relaxing bath, try adding a few drops of the same essential oil as your candle to your bath water. Soak in the fragrant tub for at least 20-30 minutes while burning your Aromatherapy candle.
If you are looking for balance and harmony in your life you may find that Aromatherapy is the answer.
You should not drink any essential oils without first consulting a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. You should not apply any undiluted essential oil, absolutes, CO2s or any other concentrated essences directly onto the surface of your skin.
You should only use essential oils when under the proper supervision of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner if you have a medical condition or you are pregnant or suffering from liver failure, cancer or epilepsy.
Always use a skin patch test when using an essential oil for the first time.
Children: you must exercise extreme care if using essential oils with children. Use only very small quantities and only gentle essential oils. You are strongly advised to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner prior to using essential oils with children.
Please refer to ‘Safety Guidelines’
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