Scented Votive Candles Lift Spirits

Rarely these days does an individual burn a candle solely to provide necessary lighting. These days, scented votive candles, pillars, travel tins and jar candles have an entirely different function in the home: to uplift the spirits.

This mission is accomplished not only through the mesmerizing flame, but perhaps more importantly, through aroma. Depending on the fragrance chosen, highly scented candles can inspire the mind, put tensions at ease, generate romance or focus energy. Learn more about choosing a long-lasting candle to life your spirits.

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Highly Scented Candles: Essential Oils

The makers of inferior scented votive candles may try to cut corners on costs by using cheaper synthetic fragrance oils. These oils can be produced at a lower cost and in a wide range of scents, making them popular for homemade candles or cheaper products. Manufacturers of highly scented candles, such as the Crystal Journey collects sold at Candle Journeys, have long preferred essential oils in the production of their products for several reasons. Essential oils are generally more expensive to produce and use than synthetic fragrance oils; however, small amounts of these powerful oils go a long way and produce a strong, long-lasting fragrance when a candle is burned. Unlike synthetic fragrance oils, high quality essential oils don't tend to cause allergic reactions when burned. A third scenting approach, powdered fragrance, is often used in small-scale candlemaking. This technique can be as simple as adding ground cinnamon or other powdered herbs to the wax. The drawback to this technique is that it can greatly affect the look and performance of the candle.

Powdered herbs may end up unevenly distributed through the wax, or concentrated at the bottom of the candle due to settling. These issues can also result in uneven color and a rough texture that aren't particularly attractive. There are safety concerns as well: Too much herb in the wax can extinguish the flame, and poorly ground herbs can even ignite (it is important for safety reasons for the candle to burn only from the wick). Candle Journeys products are manufactured with high quality essential oils for safe, clean burning and long-lasting aroma, all in an enduringly attractive product.

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