Candles
Exploring Scented Candles and Citronella Candles
Unlike in older time when candles were used purely as a source of light, candles today have evolved to serve a much greater array of functions. Candles today come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and fragrances – and that’s not considering the many types of candle holders available! This article will explore the now ultra popular scented candles or aromatherapy candles as well as the extremely practical citronella candles which are perfect for outdoor occasions.
Scented Candles or Aromatherapy Candles
Candles in the past were used simply to provide light and hence were plain and simple in design with no fragrance. With the introduction of scented candles, candles once again became extremely popular and are now used for a myriad of functions including relaxation. Aromatherapy scented candles are candles which are scented with pure essential oils and can assist individuals in achieving a sense of peace, harmony and tranquillity in life. Some aromatherapy scented candles may soothe and relieve medical ailments such as headaches, muscle cramps or even the common cold.
You will find a few scented aromatherapy candles will help create an ambience of warmth and calm wherever they are used and are ideal for setting the mood for a multitude of occasions. What’s more aromatherapy scented candles can also help disguise the odours of cooking for when you wish to entertain guests. Thus there are many practical uses for scented candles as well.
Citronella Candles
A few Citronella candles will not only help create the perfect ambience for your next outdoor function, it will also help keep the bugs and mosquitos away. Citronella candles are made using the essential oil Citronella which is commonly used in insect repellents. Citronella candles traditionally come in metal buckets or ceramic containers. Some manufacturers’ advice the use of citronella candles to be used only outdoors. Citronella candles are ideal to take along when you head out camping or even at your next barbeque as they have a non obtrusive fragrance and will definitely keep away any pesky mosquitos and other insects allowing you and your guests to enjoy your insect free space.