Aromatherapy Candle Making
Perhaps the oldest method
of aromatherapy is in the form of candle burning and aromatherapy
candle making. Nearly six thousand years ago, the ancient
Chinese burned joss sticks made from aromatic herbs in temples and
shrines to honor their gods and ancestors.
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The aromatherapy candle making business has
long been there to serve as a nice option for those who are
looking for a little bit extra cash to go on a cruise or buy
a new car. The concept of aromatherapy candle making had
actually all started when the a French chemist named
Rene-Maurice Gattefosse performed studies on the cosmetic
properties of plants and coined the term “aromatherapy” when
he learned that plants contained organic antiseptic elements
that worked better than inorganic ones.
Since the formation of the concept of aromatherapy, several
people have begun to consider aromatherapy candle making as
a profitable alternative. They then started to take the
essential oils from plants and used them in forming the
beautifully scented candles. |
Aromatherapy is the branch of herbal medicine
that uses essential oils derived from plant parts, such as
flowers, branches, twigs, barks, roots, fruits, leaves, and
even stalks. There are several ways to extract these
essential oils but the commonest is through a process called
distillation. After distillation, essential oils are formed.
These are highly concentrated substances that have powerful
therapeutic properties that can benefit the healthy and
overall well-being.
Essential oils may be used as massage oils or as cleansers,
added as key ingredients in various cosmetic products. This
practice is again anchored on an ancient custom that dates
back to the ancient Egyptian civilizations where herbs were
used in baths to improve physical beauty. Many people also
use essential oils in baths, allowing a few drops of the
substance into the warm water. Carrier oils allow the skin
to better absorb these oils so they are sometimes added as
well.
Essential oils are also used in aromatherapy
candle making. This process is called diffusion where
instead of absorbing the therapeutic properties of essential
oils through the skin, you absorb them by inhaling them into
the lungs. With the number of people burning aromatherapy
candles at home, there is great demand out there for
aromatherapy candle making.
Below are some instructions that you will want to follow for
aromatherapy candle making.
Materials for Aromatherapy Candle Making
Candle wax, preferably soy candle for a more
natural and environment-friendly effect.
Candle dyes for a more interesting aromatherapy
candle making result.
Candle wicking
Essential oils
Heavy pot for melting wax
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A suitable mold for your candle. Either a long tube, hollow
at the center, or a bowl. You can even use a cup. Make sure
that your aromatherapy candle making molds are flexible so
that it will be easier to release the hardened candle.
Aromatherapy Candle Making Instructions
Place your required wax amount into the heavy pan and place
it on the heat. Allow the pan to heat slowly until all the
wax melts. Afterwards, add your dye. In aromatherapy candle
making, it is important that you add the ingredients a small
amount at a time. Then, dip the wick several times into the
melted wax. Next, add a few drops of essential oils into the
mixture, stirring gently. Finally, pour the mixture into the
mold and wait for it to dry. |
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