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Aromatherapy Soy Candles
Aromatherapy soy candles have become quite popular these days, peering at us from all over. We see the flicker of the flames and take in the delightful fragrance. Ahhhh!
But why are soy candles for aromatherapy so popular these days? What makes them so good? Is there a best kind to burn -- shape or size? Let's find out.
Why Scented Soy Candles?
The natural waxes of soy and other vegetables hold the most fragrance of any kind of wax. Because they can be so richly scented, they are a natural for aromatherapy applications.
Other kinds of wax will sputter, and the candle performance suffer, if they had the same amount of fragrance as do soy and other vegratable waxes.
(Actually, in some cases the fragrance oil would separate out from the wax, giving it an oily feel.)
Shape and Size
Is there a special shape or size you should use? For example, are scented soy pillar candles better than jars or votives? What about tapers and flameless candles (melts) -- can they be used?
Fortunately, the shape and size of aromatherapy soy candles is more along the lines of what is best for the decor, and the size room where you'll be burning the candles.
In general, tapers aren't the best choice for scented soy candles; pillars, jars and votives are best when you want to have a flame. If you can't have an open flame, consider flameless candles, also called "melts".
If you are scenting a large room, several candles may serve you best, placed strategically around the room. If you are more enclosed, however, smaller aromatherapy soy candles will be a good match, even down to votive size.
Buying Aromatherapy Soy Candles
Now that you're ready to choose your candles, is there anything else you need to consider?
Obviously scent is one -- do you like the aroma? Is it too heavy or too light? You want to be able easily discern the scent, but not be smothered by it. Fortunately, there are many fragrances available, so you'll find one or more right for you.
If you're buying a pillar or votives, do you have holders for them? A votive works best when it's in a holder with a snug fit. A pillar needs a thick glass or ceramic base.
Scented jar candles have the advantage of being able to close the container between burnings, saving the aroma even more.
If you choose the flameless or "melt" candles, do you have a warmer for the wax, so that it melts properly and releases the fragrance? If not, you'll be well-served by purchasing one specifically made for candles.
You can buy aromatherapy soy and palm candles both locally and online. Obviously, buying them locally lets you give them the "sniff" test. Buying online has the advantage of many more fragrances, as well as some excellent pricing.
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