Aromatherapy Candle Making Recipes

Aromatherapy candle making recipes are wonderful ways to create candles with scents that are relaxing and soothing or invigorating and energizing.

Lavender aromatherapy candles are relaxing and soothing.

To make aromatherapy candles, you need the same basic candle making equipment used for regular unscented candles. The additional supplies needed are the oils to give the candles their aroma. Essential oils are the best choice for aromatherapy candles, although some people do use fragrance oils or candle making scents.

The best type of wax for aromatherapy candles is soy wax or beeswax. Although paraffin wax can be used, it has a higher melting point and does not diffuse the scent as well.

The Internet has many Web sites with wonderful recipes for aromatherapy candles. Using these recipes results in candles with enjoyable scents that range from relaxing to stress relieving and invigorating.

When creating your aromatherapy candles, the essential oils you choose are mixed into the melted wax before you pour it into the mold. A good guide is adding from 30 to 60 drops of essential oil to an 8 ounce candle. Essential oils can also be used in making gel candles and floating candles.

Another great method used for aromatherapy candles is taking the essential oil, or blend of essential oils, and adding it directly onto a lit unscented candle. Simply add a few drops of the oil to the melted wax that forms on the top of the candle. Be careful not to drop the oil onto the wick as it is very flammable. This method can be used on any type of candle from a tea light to a large container candle.

Once you become familiar with the scents of the essential oils and their specific purposes, try creating your own aromatherapy candle recipes.

The following are aromatherapy candle recipes that are popular on the Internet:

• A great blend to reduce stress from Soy Candles will help you feel calmer and less irritable.
  • 3 drops lavender
  • 7 drops neroli
  • 20 drops lemon
• American Living gives instructions on making aromatherapy candles.
• Several of the aromatherapy recipes on Aromatherapy Point can be adapted to candle making.
• Recipes for scented candles are found at Ruby Glen.
• Dreaming Earth
• Recipes for aromatherapy candles are offered at the Scented Soy Candles Blog.
• A fun and unique page of aromatherapy recipes from The Candle Cauldron
• Home aromatherapy recipes that can be adapted to candle making from Body and Fitness.

The following are a few of the more popular aromatherapy scents:

• Lavender - releases tension and promotes relaxation
• Sandalwood - fights stress
• Bergamot - makes you have a happy feeling
• Ginger - increases memory
• Chamomile - relaxes and eliminates tension
• Jasmine - uplifts your mood and spirit
• Frankincense - complements meditation

Aroma Web lists 105 essential oils with detailed information that includes:

• Botanical name
• Strength of the initial aroma
• Aromatic description
• Possible uses

This Web site also has lists of essential oils for men, oils that promote a sense of well being and ones that are not recommended for aromatherapy.

Other excellent resources for recipes for aromatherapy candles include:

• There are great aromatherapy recipes, information and tips from the Essential Oil Recipe Blog.
• Aromatherapy at Home offers a very informative article describing how to make a candle with a strong scent when it burns.

Making aromatherapy candles is a rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by the entire family. These wonderfully scented candles make beautiful gifts or a great addition to your candle business. Creating scented candles is fun and easy. Just follow the simple aromatherapy candle making recipes or try your hand at mixing your own special essential oil blends.

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