| Many candle makers are just not satisfied simply with | | | | uplift. |
| making candles. They want to tackle more creative | | | | * Lavender calms and gives peace of mind. The scent |
| projects that allow more artistic freedom. Maybe you | | | | of grapefruit provides a similar calming effect. |
| want a candle that does more than the ordinary. | | | | * Geranium provides relaxation and uplift. In females, it |
| Maybe it is an enticing appearance you want to | | | | serves to balance hormones. |
| produce in your candle. Under this auspice, there are | | | | * Lemon is also for raising the spirits, much like |
| candle making crafts that might provide the artistic | | | | grapefruit. |
| challenge that you are seeking. | | | | * Ylang Ylang is a soothing antidepressant. |
| Aromatherapy has long been considered a treatment | | | | Synergy is a blend of essential oils in which more than |
| for many maladies. This doesn't mean that mixing any | | | | one essence is used to provide a more enhanced |
| scent into a candle will cure whatever ails you, but | | | | effect. The blends produced from the combination of |
| many fragrances do have soothing qualities. It is not | | | | essential oils focus on specific ailments or mood |
| like taking a pill for an ache, but more of a gentle | | | | enhancement. For instance, combining eucalyptus, |
| prodding to make a person improve physically in some | | | | peppermint and rosemary makes for a candle that |
| ways and relax their mental state. | | | | opens the sinuses, refreshes the mental facilities, and |
| Look at how the use of aromatherapy is applied at a | | | | stimulates concentration. |
| health spa. Essential oils are applied by massage or | | | | Orange, grapefruit, and clove combine to awaken the |
| olfaction to promote a better feeling to the members. | | | | senses and refresh the spirit, while the combination of |
| The same therapeutic values are transferred from | | | | cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg stimulates and invigorates. |
| burning candles. | | | | Lavender, marjoram, and lemongrass produce an |
| Natural essential oils should be used in candles for | | | | aroma to soothe the nerves and relax the body, |
| aromatherapy. Man-made fragrance oils do not | | | | leading to a deeper and more peaceful and restful |
| possess the same properties, even though they have | | | | sleep. |
| similar aromas. | | | | Any candle can be created in conjunction with these |
| Some of the fragrances and their therapeutic values | | | | essential oils to produce aromatherapy treatments. |
| are: | | | | Caution needs to be taken to assure that the burning |
| * Sage is for treatment of insomnia and aids in | | | | of any candle with essential oils does not have a |
| relaxation. | | | | harmful effect on people taking medications or who |
| * Valerian is helpful in clearing the mind and relieving | | | | have other health conditions. |
| stress. | | | | Aromatherapy is only one way to make an |
| * Chamomile helps a person to relax and aids in | | | | expression with your candles. There are many other |
| relieving sleeplessness and anxiety. | | | | candle making crafts you may want to pursue. You |
| * Peppermint helps with digestive problems, as well as | | | | may even create an entirely new one. Your creative |
| headaches and muscle aches. | | | | edge in candle making always has the possibility of |
| * Eucalyptus is for boosting the immune system and | | | | making your candles stand apart from everyone else's. |
| treatment of respiratory problems. | | | | Don't be afraid to experiment and produce a totally |
| * Rosemary treats the emotions and provides mental | | | | unique and new sensation. |