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.
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 (optional) for a more
interesting aromatherapy candle making result.
Candle wicking
Essential oils
Heavy pot for melting wax
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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