28 Mar My diary of producing the Happy Life Candles

Posted at 10:01h in MIND by Georgie Pincus 0 Comments

When we went into Lockdown first time around, I had only just started teaching Yoga about three months previously, so after having the excitement of starting a brand new business I found myself feeling a bit sorry for myself as everything started to shut down.

I knew that online classes were becoming quite popular so needed to adapt fast and bring my lessons online.

Understandably a good few couldn’t get on with the virtual classes so left me wondering how else I could fill my time and have some fun.

I am obsessed with Candles and constantly burn them in my house as I have two dogs and am paranoid about doggie smells!

Apart from the all the therapeutic benefits too!

It’s always been a dream to create a collection of beautiful aromatherapy candles and body products made with organic sustainable ingredients so with that, I set about doing some research.

WHY ESSENTIAL OILS?

My interest in essential oils and the many healing and wellbeing properties made me research a little deeper.

Inhaling the aroma of essential oils is thought to transmit messages to a brain region involved in controlling emotions. This brain region, known as the limbic system, also influences the nervous system which can affect stress levels, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and immune function. Essential oils can also exert biological affects through topical use where they can be absorbed into the skin.

Essential oils are highly concentrated, volatile plant extracts. The Oils are obtained through a few different extraction methods, and the part of the plant we get the essential oil from can be different depending on the oil but is typically the most aromatic part. Rose oil, for example, comes from the petals of the rose, while citrus oils come from the rind.

I wanted to make sure that the candles and diffusers I produced were 100% sustainable and free from all Paraffin, Glycol and Alcohol.

After having spoken to numerous factories in the UK –
(this was important that they would be produced in this country) I’m a firm advocate of supporting our own suppliers.

I finally came across a wonderful company that would not only create the candles in the form I wanted but would also produce recycled pots, bottles and packaging.

I then set about designing the labels and having fun with deciding on which glass I wanted for both. Once settled on the design, I now needed to decide on the weight and size of them.

This was a revelation as I don’t normally look at the weight of a one wick candle, I just presumed that they were all the same size – WRONG!

They can vary massively from a 20cl pot which holds approximately 165gms of wax versus a 30cl pot which holds 220g. Unless you look at the weight the price can vary enormously so always good to check how much wax you’re getting for your buck!

Mental health is an important part of our overall health and taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of our body. Lighting a gorgeous smelling candle can promote a sense of well-being and calm, as well as being a powerful anxiety and stress buster.

The Joy of lighting a candle and watch that soft candlelight flickering can calm a stressed mind or enhance your energy. Either way candles are without a doubt an essential in the home.

WHAT IS AN AROMATHERAPY CANDLE AND HOW IT WORKS?

Unlike, synthetic candles the aromatherapy candles are all-natural ones and made with essential oil working as the main carrier of the fragrance.

Speaking about fragrance, when you light up an aromatherapy candle it starts its magical process of enhancing your well being.

Inhaling the molecules of the drifted fragrance extracted from essential oil stimulates and triggers your brain receptors.

Different natural scents diffused from the aromatherapy candles triggers brain receptors and enhances mood differently.

AROMATHERAPY/ Essential oil CANDLES VERSUS SCENTED CANDLES – WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

Apparently both the candles will make your house smell incredible but there are distinctive differences in between them.

Essential oils are concentrated liquids derived from organic plant matter, and as such they are contain the strongest scents of that particular plant. For this reason the oils are referred to as “essential” in that the oils reflect the essence of a particular plant, root, or flower.

Fragrance oils are highly concentrated synthetic or natural aroma compounds that have been mixed with a near scentless carrier oil. These aroma compounds are lightweight which allow them to reach your scent receptors as they breakdown.

In my opinion, Essential oil candles are better than normal scented ones in most aspects.

The shelf life of essential oils can be much longer than the competing fragrance oil. The shelf life range for most essential oils range between 2 and 5 years while essential oils derived from specific types of organic matter can have shelf lives of 15 years or more.

Why aromatherapy candles are better than regular scented ones? – While the regular scented candles contain synthetic fragrances the aromatherapy candles are all-natural and contain pure essential oil. Aromatherapy candles are much more superior to regular scented candles and this you can understand from the following differences which make aromatherapy candles so special.

All-Natural & Carries Pure Essential Oil
Lasts Longer and Burns Evenly
Has no black soot off the Wick

Another reason which makes the aromatherapy candles much better than traditional scented ones are that the aromatherapy candles are made with the natural wax base which is why these candles can burn for more hours compared to regular ones.

Most importantly, the aromatherapy candles come with better quality wick and this makes the candles burn evenly without producing uncomfortable smokes like the regular scented ones.

THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF AROMATHERAPY CANDLES

The aroma of therapeutic candles (ie essential oil candles) is distinctively comforting.

Apart from making the house smell incredible, aromatherapy candles can make you happier and stress-free.

Do you know that lighting up an aromatherapy candle which comes with a blend of bitter orange can relieve you from tension and anxiety? It is in fact.

Here are just a few healing properties from Aromatherapy candles:

Lavender – The most popular essential oil, is known to have calming benefits.
Lemon – most popular to ease nausea and revitalise mind and body.
Damask Rose – boosts a sense of calm and better sleep.
Eucalyptus- is known to soothe headaches and relieve cold and clogged sinuses.
Cedar-wood: is known to improve brain pattern and concentration.

CANDLE SAFETY

Last, but not least there is always something beautiful about candles but do make sure to not to leave them unattended.

Our Inhale range creates a fresh uplifting aroma perfect for lighting in your kitchen or a living room. This beautiful blend of Bergamot and Lavender makes it an all year around candle classic.

The lavender essential oil has a sweet floral scent. it is widely known as the best essential oil for relaxation as it helps calm stress and anxiety, eases headaches, and promotes restful sleep.

Bergamot is a wonderfully uplifting and refreshing essential oil with fresh-sweet citrus, floral scent. It can help soothe anxiety and lift melancholy.

All our candles are made from natural and pure ingredients; soy wax which is biodegradable and eco friendly, essential oils and eco cotton wicks to give a clean burn with no toxins released in your home.

All our candles are hand poured in small batches to ensure premium quality every time.

Our Exhale range is a perfect blend of Lavender, Geranium, Orange and Ylang Ylang.

If you really want to reap the full benefits of this candle or diffuser then light one with your bath or next to your bed before sleep.

And, most importantly create a cozy relaxing space where you can enjoy all the therapeutic benefits of this blend.