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Besides having big advantages for our health and well-being luxury organic skincare brands are also good to the environment. These brands’ biggest and best-kept secret are the natural ingredients they use. From A to Z, the components of their products will have your skin looking and feeling its best. So, if you’re one of the 50% of consumers who care what their products are made from (or the 58% who prefer to use natural or organic products), then there are a few things to look out for on the labels of your lotions and potions.
Candles made with a blend of essential oils are able to release a continuous stream of fragrance into the air as they burn. During this process, those nearby will inhale these scents, activating their nasal receptors and impacting on the olfactory system. This is a direct line to the brain. Working through the limbic system on the part of our brain that controls emotions. Which is why, when we smell specific fragrances, we can be instantly transported back to a positive memory. Several studies into the effectiveness of aromatherapy for depressive symptoms have found that the scents of certain essential oils can signal the release of serotonin and endorphins. These ‘happy hormones’ help to relax the body and the mind.
As with many forms of aromatherapy, candles offer a host of benefits depending on your ailment.
Inhaling the fragrance of certain scented candles will help to stimulate the limbic system, as we mentioned above. If you choose to light an aromatherapy candle during a particularly stressful period, the smell can instantly bring around a sense of relaxation. These psychological effects can significantly help to reduce anxiety and alleviate negative feelings. Oils including clary sage found in the Malée Limited Edition Peppersage Soybean Candle has been shown to help reduce blood pressure and incite feelings of relaxation in studies.
Certain essential oils can activate specific areas in the brain, signalling the body to slow down the heart rate and relax muscles. This helps your body to prepare for the deeper levels of sleep (N3 stage) and means that even those with insomnia and other sleep-related issues, can benefit. Floral scents such as lavender or those found in our Malée Polyanthes Soybean Candle are said to improve the quality of sleep, with one study by the University of Southampton reporting a 20% improvement from a controlled study in lavender-scented rooms.
For the vast majority of headaches and migraines, the pain comes from tension within the muscles in the head. Therefore, it stands to reason that by relaxing these muscles, it should be possible to alleviate a percentage of the pain. A study by the European Journal of Neuroscience found that over 70% of participants responded positively to the scents of lavender during a migraine as opposed to those that applied the wax to their temples. Equally, poor sleep is one of the main causes of migraines. With lavender oil recognised for its ability to relax the user, there is a greater chance of deeper sleep as a result.
Nausea is caused by many external factors, including digestive issues, labour, emotional stress and infections. As essential oils trigger certain messages in the brain, they have the ability to reduce these feelings. The most popular ones for this are lavender which helps the body to relax and ginger oil. In a study into nausea and motion sickness found that inhaling ginger oil had a significant effect on the level of sickness recorded.
And, finally, there is truly nothing like the ambience created by lighting a candle. In many situations, this simple act can be enough to relax our body and minds. They create a softer light while also changing our mood with their scent. Our top tips here are:
Aromatherapy with candles is an alternative way of taking advantage of essential oils and their tested benefits. With such a wide range of candles available on the market, it pays to invest in those that use only the highest quality ingredients. Here at Malée, we craft premium sustainable candles that are free from silicones, parabens or animal-derived ingredients. The 100% natural oils, essential fragrance oils and pure cotton wick blend together to produce something that smells as luxurious as it looks.
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