Today I tried to make aromatherapy candles as a
perfume for my bedroom. After I learned how to make it, it was not difficult.
Costs incurred to make aromatherapy candles are not large. We can make it with
ingredients around us.
Candles have been used extensively throughout history not only as lighting devices but also as a way to regulate moods. The candle in question is an aromatherapy candle. Romaterapi candles are candles that contain fragrance ingredients that can be used as refresing, relaxing and curing headaches. Aromatherapy candles can be used for various purposes, including stress relief and anxiety.
Aromatherapy candles make you very comfortable for anyone to enjoy the lighting as well as the mood enhancer. You can sit in a room with this candle, enjoy good music or books. Aroma therapy candles can also accompany you when you have difficulty sleeping, the term is insomnia.
Tools and Materials Needed :
-Paraffin / wax pieces
-Mattress yarn
-Essential oil / aromatherapy
-Dyes / crayons / oil paints
-Small pan
-Used cans
-Transparent small glass / other container (as a candle holder)
-Satai stitch, with a size longer than the glass mouth diameter.
Price of tools and materials needed:
-1 bottle perfume = Rp. 20,000.00
-Small glass 5 pieces = Rp. 20,000.00
-Mattress yarn 1 roll = IDR 5,000.00
-1 pack of satay sticks= Rp. 5,000.00
-Candles 5 pieces = Rp. 6,000
TOTAL = IDR 56,000.00 (produce 5 glasses of aromatherapy candles)
Making process:
1.Boil the water in a pan
2.Melt paraffin by inserting used cans containing paraffin into a pot of water. Keep the water from entering and mixing with paraffin.
3.After the paraffin has melted, add the crayon or the desired dye according to your taste, then stir using a wooden stirrer.
4.Prepare the glass as a mold, so that the mattress thread for the axis of the candle is upright and in the middle, tie it in the stick stick and position it in the center of the glass.
5.After the paraffin, and the dye are completely mixed, add essential oil about 10 drops then lift the can from the pan. To make aromatherapy candles that can repel mosquitoes, simply replace essential oils with grated orange peel or lemongrass.
6.Put the ingredients into transparent glass molds. Wait until it's dry.
Benefits of Aromatherapy Candles:
-Chamomile aromatherapy candles are also a very good choice if you need to relax and want to reduce stress and anxiety.
-If you have a cold or flu, turn on eucalyptus aromatherapy candles. These essential oils from candles will not only enhance the immune system, but also relieve respiratory problems.
-Another aromatherapy candle that can help with health problems is peppermint wax which can relieve muscle aches, headaches, and digestive problems.
-Women will find that lighting geranium aromatherapy candles can help improve mood by improving hormonal balance.
-Orange aromatherapy candles will be refreshing while lemon candles can help to relax the five senses.
-Aromatherapy candles can make the home atmosphere more comfortable and good for improving mood and alleviating various diseases.
