Aromatherapy
Candle Fragrance

As I mentioned on the Aromatherapy Candle Making page, aromatherapy is based on the premise that scents can influence our physical and psychological well-being. Aromatherapy practitioners believe that this really holds true only for naturally derived essential oils and not for aromatic concoctions of a chemical lab.

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While I don't consider every scented candle I make to be an aromatherapy candle, I do like to use pure essential oils from time to time and will select the oil according to the principles of aromatherapy.

On this page, I'll list some oils that are frequently recommended for a specific effect on mood. As you'll notice, a given oil may have several therapeutic applications.

Oils for Increasing Energy

Peppermint
Rosemary
Ginger
Grapefruit
Lemon
Basil
Sage

Oils for Reducing Anxiety

Sage
Lavender
Rose
Frankincense
Cedarwood

Oils for Increasing Confidence

Rosemary
Bay
Cyprus
Grapefruit
Orange

Oils for Reducing Anger And Frustration

Rose
Jasmine
Ylang Ylang
Chamomile

Oils for Increasing
Concentration and Learning

Peppermint
Rosemary
Pepper
Lemon

Oils for Alleviating Grief

Rose
Frankincense
Cyprus
Sandalwood

Oils for Increasing Happiness

Rose
Grapefruit
Lemon
Orange
Geranium
Sandalwood
Frankincense

Remember that these are only suggestions to get you started. It's very likely that you have your own associations with several of the scents and this will affect their influence on you. I think we've all had the experience of a certain fragrance evoking a powerful memory, either good or bad. Always go with your instincts when selecting a scent for yourself.

The process of using aromatherapy oils in candle making is the same as using any essential oil. You can read about the details at Making Scented Candles

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