Aromatherapy Soy Candles

Have you considered making an aromatherapy soy candle? Aromatherapy candles are made with essential oils that are extracted from herbs, flowers, fruits, trees and other plants that have numerous benefits to our health. As you breathe in the aromas from a burning candle made with essential oils, your brain and body is penetrated and you'll feel calm and relaxed. Stress will also be relieved and you'll experience an increase in energy, not to mention many other health benefits. Aromatherapy is used as a natural healing alternative, and the best part is there are no harmful effects! You can find these essential oils at many of the same places you shop for other candle making supplies.

The use of aromatherapy actually dates back a couple thousand years ago with the Egyptians. Fragrant aromas were used back then just as they are now for numerous physical and emotional health benefits from the essentials oils produced from plants and herbs.

There are over a hundred different essential oils uses as a natural healing alternative for the mind, body and soul.

Some of the more common therapeutic scents of the essential oils are:

Lavender  - For helping release stress & tension, helps you relax
Chamomile - Also helps in releasing stress & tension
Eucalyptus - Helps breathing and boosts the immune system
Eucalyptus - Helps balance women's hormones
Ginger - helps to boost memory
Peppermint - relieves joint pain, and helps with digestive system
Bergamot & Rosemary - Uplifts your mood
Ylang Ylang  -- Used as an antidepressant
Sage & Chamomile -- Used to help you sleep

You can search the internet or the library for more information on other essential oils and their particular benefits, as well as appropriate dye colors to use for each one.

There are some other great benefits to using aromatherapy soy candles. When you're using aromatherapy in a group setting or social event, everyone in the group enjoys the emotional & physical benefits, not to mention the wonderful aroma! 

Aromatherapy soy candles also make great gifts that will provide wonderful physical and emotional health benefits for those who receive your aromatherapy candles.