Scented Candle
Scented candles are a relatively traditional way to add fragrance to a room. When I was a child, when there was a power outage at home, my parents would take out the slender candles from the drawer to light them.
Nowadays, candles with different shapes, fashionable and warm are no longer used as lighting tools, but are used for viewing, appreciation, and creating a romantic atmosphere. I feel that the beating flames and diffuse fragrance will give rise to a warm feeling, which is especially suitable for home. use.
1. Classification of scented candles:
The candles commonly seen on the market today are basically divided into paraffin wax, vegetable wax, soy wax, and beeswax.
Paraffin: It is a material extracted from crude oil. It is an industrial product with low price and relatively simple production process. The disadvantage is that it easily produces black smoke and odor, which is harmful to the environment and people's health.
Vegetable wax: a material extracted from plant species. It has natural ingredients, is environmentally friendly and harmless, and can directly contact the skin. It is a candle material that many people like very much now. The coconut wax we often see is in this category.
Soy wax: It is the most cost-effective on the market and is also the first choice for many scented candle instructors to make candles. It is made from hydrogenated soybean oil. It is natural and environmentally friendly. 100% pure soy wax can also burn impurities in the air.
Beeswax: Also known as yellow wax and beeswax, it is a material extracted from honey and honeycombs. It is natural and environmentally friendly. Due to its scarcity, the price is slightly more expensive, but it is also commonly used in our daily candle making process.
In fact, as long as it is not paraffin, it will not cause harm to the body, so you can rest assured.
2. Scented candle scent:
Fragrances vary from person to person, and everyone's sense of smell is different. Some people may think the same product is too strong, while others may think it is too light.
When choosing at the beginning, it is recommended to choose something lighter first. Following the popular preference, the chance of tripping is basically smaller, unless you have strong likes and dislikes about smells.
Of course, the best thing is to go to the store and smell it. If you can't try it in person, it is recommended to choose the scent you usually like.
When choosing scented candles, you should also consider the season. For example, use floral scents in spring, fruity scents in summer, and woody scents in autumn and winter.
If you like natural and fresh flavors, you can choose citrus, such as lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, etc.
2.1. You can choose according to the effect:
Sweet flavors like strawberry and blueberry can help eliminate depression.
The fragrance of flowers, such as jasmine, lily and chrysanthemum, can eliminate unhappiness in the heart and speed up blood circulation.
Lavender, tea tree, etc. can calm the body and mind, and also have antibacterial effects.
Chamomile is extremely calming for the body and mind, making it ideal for pregnant women and babies.
Lemon scent can help refresh your mind, keep your mind clear, and can be used when you are stressed and need positive energy.
Lily has the effects of clearing away heat, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, calming the nerves and relaxing the mind.
Orange has the effects of making people fresh and cheerful, enhancing desire for communication, helping to shrink pores, and replenishing moisture.
2.2. You can choose according to the usage environment:
(1). Kitchen and dining room. The kitchen and dining room are the areas with the most mixed smells in the home, so you can use candles with scents based on delicious fruity foods such as fresh apple, cucumber, and pear.
(2). Living room. The living room is the most energetic place in the whole house, and it is generally the place where you spend the longest time at home. You need to use snacks when choosing it. For daily use, you can choose fresh floral fragrances such as roses and peonies. If you have friends coming over, you can choose passion fruit. Fruity scented candles will create a pleasant atmosphere.
(3). Bathroom. It is best to choose candles in the bathroom that can give people a "breeze on the face" and can remove odors, such as citrus scent or woody scent. Forest scent, lemon scent, grapefruit scent, and bergamot scent are all very good choices.
(4). Bedroom. Choose scents that can relax and relieve stress, such as lavender, which is known as universal aromatherapy, or chamomile and sandalwood, which also have hypnotic and relaxing effects. If you want a special atmosphere, you can also choose ylang-ylang and rose-flavored fragrances.
(5). Reading room. You can use a small amount of mint or lemongrass scent when working in the study, which can refresh and refresh your mind. When reading leisurely, you can choose ink scent or pine scent, which are very suitable.
(6). There are many occasions where you can use scented candles, such as spaces such as psychological therapy rooms, housewarming gifts, birthday gifts, anniversaries, etc., but you must choose the right one to complement each other.