| In olden days, the only role candles provided was | | | | Awareness of aromatherapy has been traced |
| a functional service which was to produce light. As | | | | backwards in time for thousands of years. |
| the quality of candle production improved the fuel | | | | Different smells have been shown to produce |
| sources changed from whale and animal rendered | | | | different states, for example the calming effect |
| fat, to beeswax, and eventually paraffin wax | | | | produced by lavender on an individuals body and |
| which was a distilled petroleum byproduct. | | | | mind. |
| As more information became available about | | | | Before using essential oils in aromatherapy |
| carcinogens, and cancers released during the | | | | sessions, you need to develop a thorough |
| burning process of petroleum wax it was time for | | | | understanding of the properties of each one. |
| an organic candle to arrive on the scene. The | | | | What mood are you trying to create? Romance, |
| newest evolution is the 100 % all natural soy | | | | heightened mental awareness? Improperly mixing |
| candle wax created from oils found in soybeans. | | | | some essential oils with others will not produce |
| Time has show candles are being used for many | | | | your desired results, but could possibly even |
| things, including aromatherapy, massages, | | | | make you sick. Some oils will elevate person to a |
| romantic mood lighting, parties, decorating cakes, | | | | re-energized state of mind which works well in a |
| even celebrations. Today, organic soy candle wax | | | | work environment, even working for some |
| is the perfect choice for making aromatherapy | | | | individuals as antidepressants. |
| massage candles. | | | | Consider using both lighting and aromas to achieve |
| Soy candles burn at a cooler temperature which | | | | a special moment. Do not forget candles have |
| allows the candle fragrance or essential oils to be | | | | been used in wedding ceremonies for centuries. |
| released at a slower pace and filling the room with | | | | How about those romantic candlelight dinners |
| a heady scent, without becoming overpowering. | | | | between lovers? |
| Natural soy wax burns with minimal soot, | | | | It is a fact, many brides often select a certain |
| producing a purer smell, unlike the additional | | | | scent they want diffused during the actual |
| chemical scent released when paraffin is burned. | | | | wedding ceremony, because smelling the same |
| Natural soy candles are eco-friendly, created from | | | | fragrance in the future, will stimulate the recall of |
| a renewable resource, and they are completely | | | | memories from exposure to the same aroma. |
| biodegradable. Studies have shown their | | | | Natural soy candles are the perfect choice when |
| environmental impact considerably less than any | | | | you want to make aromatherapy candles. When |
| other candle currently sold on the market, | | | | properly cured, the molecular structure of the soy |
| especially the paraffin candle. | | | | candle wax binds to the essential oils holding it until |
| So, you ask, "Exactly what is aromatherapy?" | | | | released during the burning stage of a soy candle. |
| Aromatherapy: aromatherapy - | | | | Scented aromatherapy soy candles can be made |
| noun - The use of volatile plant oils, including | | | | into many shapes, sizes, colors, even fragrances, |
| essential oils, for psychological and physical | | | | so you will be able to make the perfect |
| well-being. | | | | aromatherapy candle you are looking for. |