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continues to follow the latest research and information regarding candle wicks
which contain lead. We have never used lead cored wicks. Zinc cored and coton
wicks are used in all of our candles and these wicks are completely safe and
are among the most popular in the candle industry. Our products are made with
the finest oils and paraffin waxes.
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Aroma-therapy |
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Some people, when feeling blue, reach for the ice cream or watch a
movie. These methods may help in the short term, but you eventually feel worse
than before you dug into the rocky road or tuned in the movie. If you actually
want to cheer yourself up, and do something good for your body, the answer is
as simple as lighting a candle. An aromatherapy candle is the right solution if
you are feeling under the weather for any reason, not to mention it makes the
room smell delightful and fresh as well.
An aromatherapy candle, much
like any other aromatherapy product, is derived from essential oils and other
natural ingredients. Essential oils are extracted from the liquid heart of the
plant, and are mixed with water and other carrier oils to create a soothing and
fragrant combination. Aromatherapy has been used dating back to ancient times,
and is multi-talented; with uses for therapeutic, spiritual and physical needs.
Most aromatherapy candles consist of hand-poured essential oils and
organic soy waxes that combine to create a candle that upon lighting will take
you away to your own secret garden. The ingredients used vary, so you can
choose if you want to unwind with a lush lavender scent, or a rejuvenating
orange vibe. The spectrum of choice is endless, and can coincide with whatever
mood your feeling that day.
Candles usually signal romance, and if you
are looking to make a sensational evening with your partner, consider lighting
an aromatherapy candle or two. Your senses will both intertwine with the
delightful fragrance. This can work over a nice dinner, or maybe a soak in the
tub. Either way, it is a surefire way to connect spiritually and physically
with your significant other.
You would think that buying scented candles would be a no-brainer.
You might think you can just add “candles” to your grocery list and
pick them up at your neighborhood grocery store. Unfortunately for those of us
that enjoy candles and aromatherapy, it’s not that simple especially if
you’re looking for a scented aromatherapy candle.
What makes it
Aromatherapy?
There is a difference between a scented aromatherapy
candle and other scented candles. To make it even more confusing, some candles
that are sold as aromatherapy candles aren’t. They may have similar
aromas, but aren’t scented with botanicals. True aromatherapy candles are
scented with essential oils from plants, or botanicals.
You’re
probably wondering, “Who cares? As long as it smells the same, what
difference does it make what it’s scented with?” The short answer is
that a scented aromatherapy candle is healthier to burn than other
types.
In the first place, aromatherapy isn’t just pretty scents.
It is an herbal medicinal therapy. Essential oils, the ones used in a scented
aromatherapy candle, have healing physical and psychological effects when they
are breathed in. It’s not the scent that is doing the healing; it’s
the botanical oils that create the scent.
In the second place, when you
burn candles, you breathe in whatever creates the scent. In regular candles a
chemical substance usually creates the scent.
Avoid Paraffin
 
Most candles are made from paraffin, which is a petroleum product. When
paraffin candles burn, they produce an oily, sooty smoke that is harmful to
breathe. It’s even worse with paraffin based, scented aromatherapy candle,
because the essential oils break the paraffin down, making it even
sootier.
Don’t give up! You can enjoy the ambience and healing
effects of a scented aromatherapy candle, without fouling the air with candle
soot. Candles made of beeswax, soy or vegetable oil burn smoke free. Make sure
the wicks are wireless, or lead free, too.
The best scented
aromatherapy candle:
* is made with 100% essential oils
* is made
of beeswax, soy or vegetable oil
* has a paper or cotton (wireless)
wick.
You probably can’t buy these candles at the neighborhood
grocery store, but they are readily available at home interior stores and on
the Internet. A scented aromatherapy candle made with soy or beeswax may cost a
little more, but they last longer, burn cleaner and have added health
benefits.
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Wedding Candles |
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Candles
Wedding
Candles
are an important wedding decoration as they symbolize the shining warmth,
burning love, softness, and romance of the wedding ceremony. This wedding
decoration symbolizes the prayers offered by the marriage guests on behalf of
the marital couple.
 The unity candle symbolizes the marital
union of not only two lives, but the joining of two families together. With two
tapers on either side of a large pillar candle this wedding decoration is
prominently placed in proximity to the marriage ceremony. Prior to the arrival
of the bride to be the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom come
forward and light the two tapers.
During the actual ceremony the bride
and groom move forward to the unity candle and light the large pillar candle
from the flames of the two separate tapers. The lighting of the unity candle
symbolically reflects their new family and union from two separate families.
Candle Wedding Favors
A candlelight wedding is one of
the most sensuous fashions in weddings. The soft glow of the candlelight lends
itself to a warm and seductive glow within the entire chapel, enhancing the
emotions of love, celebration and an intense sense of family. Candles express
warmth within the home, heart and the hearth; the image of a candle is one of
security and safety.Candle wedding favors are a very popular gift for the
guests that attend the wedding. With the many new themes and wedding fashions,
the options for wedding favor candles are endless.
If your wedding
event is a sophisticated formal event, consider giving each of your guests a
monogrammed candle as a wedding favor. Elegant candles created in with your
wedding color scheme in mind have your monogram embedded directly into the wax.
Decorate
with candles.
 
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