Candles have been a part of human living. They’ve been a good help which lit the world up since time memorial. Candles have been used for family times while eating at the round-table, they’ve been used for religious worships, they’ve also been a plain source of fuel to light up spaces in the dark and to keep warmth.
Candles, became almost extinct due to the modern lights that were introduced through inventions and technology. From halogens to florescent, the inventions kept on the creative track, each better than the previous and solving the needs of man. No one needed a burning wax any more.
In the recent times, people found out that candlesticks can be more than just a burning wax for warmth during the chill seasons. Creative minds turned the “good o’l plain wax sticks” to scented wax sticks. Brilliant right? But how?
Man loves making things special and unique as much as he can. This might be because of the notorious cliché of ‘’life is short”, but humans want to always remember events either by smell, feel or taste. To be frank, there’s a satisfaction that comes with doing this much and Scented candles becomes an easy and cheap hack to meet the three! Scented candles illuminates a space, creates a feel of warmth and comfort and the best part is, it’s graced with sweet fragrances.
Candles are scented to tell stories and provide coziness to a space. For instance, during the Christmas seasons, people opt for pine or cone scented candles, for Halloweens, the pumpkin scents and during the valentines, the scents of love and lusts thrive more. These scents help mark out days among the rest. These properties of candles can make a space so relaxing.
USES OF SCENTED CANDELS
Due to it’s soothing properties, scented candles are used for meditation. For activities like massages, stretching and yoga exercises. They help in reducing tensions, bashing anxiety and calming the nerves. The soothing fragrances helps heighten concentration thereby finding yourself in a realm with just you and some pleasant atmosphere.
Additional fragrance (aromatherapy)
Scented candles are aromatic. This makes it keep a space smelling very clean and fresh. Scented candles are made with aromatic oils or essential oils that have the tendency of locking smells for a longer period of time. The wax and the oils trap the scent which allows periodic yet consistent escape of the fragrances. This happens both while it’s burning and when its not.
Masking Odors
Scented candles can help mask unpleasant odors in your home, providing a more pleasant and inviting environment. Do not depend on them as a permanent solution for masking potentially harmful or problematic odors; addressing the root cause is essential.
They are mood boosters
some smells affect our mood either in the positive way or in the negative. Due to the choice fragrances used in the production of these candles, they lighten and enhance moods in a very positive way. The aromas of plants like lavender immediately softens the mood as it hits your sensory perception, making you want to stick around in that space.
They help with night rest
Lack of sleep or insomnia as we know it is often associated with mental stress which is trigged by emotional distress, lack of rest etc. One of the physiological way to aid better sleep is by introducing calming / soothing scents. Familiar yet warm scents create sweet soundless lullaby.
Improved Focus and Concentration
Some scents, like peppermint and rosemary, are believed to enhance focus and concentration. Lighting a candle with these scents in your workspace may contribute to a more productive and focused environment.
They enhance memories
The experts say that the sense of smell and the memory are intertwined. And studies have shown that one of the home remedies to retentive memory is the use of smell but in this case, scented candles. Try lighting a candle for nostalgic moments of bliss
Mindfulness
The act of lighting a candle and taking a moment to appreciate the scent and flickering flame can be a mindful practice. It encourages you to be present in the moment and can serve as a brief rest from the demands of daily life.
Decoration
This are increasingly popular due to it’s aesthetic properties. Scented candles are contained in vases and come with divers decorative designs. Also, scented candles can be molded into different fun shapes and infused with lovely colours that meets the eye. Scented candles are not home accessories but they can serve as one.
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