Candles can do so much more than simply emit great scents. They also create an atmosphere for a rainy day, stay-at-home date, or bedtime routine. They can also be used to help you stay calm and relieve stress.

The scent of a candle will lift the mood and create a great atmosphere in your space.

But, are scented candles able to go beyond this?

Can candles have any psychological effects on those who light them?

Scientists have proven that candles can relax, reduce stress, and even improve mental well-being. They are an integral part of many self-care and meditation programs for their healing properties.

Candle Relaxation Science

Contrary to harsh lights, which mimic bright sunlight to increase energy, natural light conditions are meant to help us reach a calmer, more peaceful place at all hours of our day.

Just looking at a lit candle can lead to a similar experience as sitting around a campfire at night.

You will be seduced by the warm, soft glow of a candle. This ambient light can have a meditative effect, and it has been proven to increase self-awareness.

The dim light from a candle can help our brains process our emotions, physical, and mental state. Incorporating candles into your self-care or bathing routine is a great way to get the best out of them.

The production of happy hormones, such as serotonin (and dopamine) can be regulated by candles. This is because of the way our brains process scents and smells.

Aromatherapy can help relieve stress

Different scents can trigger different mental effects and help lower anxiety. These stress-relieving properties are due to aromatherapy, which uses essential oils naturally and therapeutically to improve well-being.

Our candles do not contain artificial fragrances or parabens which cause more harm than good. Instead, they include premium fragrances and essential oils to soothe your mind and body.

You can choose from the following scents, depending on which aromatherapy property you are most interested in:

Peppermint: This scent has been proven to improve memory. Mint can help you manage stress and mental fatigue, despite all the uncertainty that has been thrown at us this year.

Lavender: Its relaxing properties help relax the mind as well as the body. It is also great for anxiety, depression, and headaches. Lavender Moon

Orange: Citrus fruits can help increase energy and lower stress. Brooklyn

These scents can help reduce anxiety and improve mood. Check out Luna, our March scent. 4 oz. It contains scent notes of orange, lavender, and lemon.

Vanilla: This classic fragrance is associated with feeling happier and more joyful. Mist

You might also like these scents for your mental, physical and emotional well-being.

The soothing aroma of apples can reduce stress and ease headaches.

Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory as well as stress-relieving properties. It reduces anxiety and depression, while also helping to fight infections.

Sandalwood can be used to help you relax and meditate.

Sandal wood is known to increase self-esteem and lower blood pressure. It also promotes relaxation. It can also make it easier to fall asleep.

Discover Your Home Scent

Do you ever get a whiff of candles that transports you to a childhood memory or a moment in time?

That is your brain’s fault.

Scents and memories can have an impact on our emotional well-being. Our memories can influence how we choose to smell a particular scent.

Scents that evoke happy, calming, or exciting memories can help us remember them. Some scents can even make you feel nostalgic.

The light of a candle might make you want to eat a home cooked meal, or just relax by the water.

These candles are lit when the same scents stimulate the same hormones repeatedly in positive ways. We also make these a part of our home smell. Aussie Candle Supplies offers a large, comprehensive range of candle making supplies such as natural soy waxes, candle waxes, wicks, fragrances, dyes and candle glassware as well as soap making, raw materials etc.