What makes candles so beneficial for our health?

Scented candles have existed for many centuries and were the main source of lighting a home or castle. Today, candles are not only a source of beautiful lighting but they are also enhanced with beautiful arrays of aroma. They continue to be one of the most popular forms of home fragrance. People may find certain types of scents to be quite alluring and relaxing to their environment and overall health.

Psychologists have documented that a person’s atmosphere can largely impact health and wellness with the effects of fragrance, colors, sounds, and structure of a room or space greatly. It also has been noted that it creates enhanced mood and mental health.

A candlelit room can provide a way towards setting the kind of ambiance you desire. You can use candles to enhance the setting in a few ways, such as adding more warmth and/or light on a gloomy or cold day, creating a romantic feel, adding to the relaxed and tranquil feeling, or just adding overall quality to your home.

The best way to choose a candle is to find one that matches your mood or the mood you wish to achieve and try experimenting with fragrance to see what benefits you the most. Fragranced candles help reduce stress and anxiety. The scent of a candle will help to soothe your mind and body, making it easier for you to fall asleep.

With the quality of relaxation and energy from fragrance -- there are a variety of other emotions that fragranced candles can offer. Here are the different types of fragrances to select from:

· Floral

· Citrus

· Fruity

· Spicy

· Fresh,

· Sweet

What most don’t know, there are fragrance notes. There are essentially different scent layers that make up the final fragrance. These scents are split into three distinct elements: top notes, heart notes, and base notes. Combined, the top, heart, and base notes work together to create a stunning fragrance.

Overall, there’s really nothing quite like candles and all that they provide to our mood and environment. Learn to explore fragrance to see what compliments your style and mood.