Whether you’re relaxing in bed at night, setting the mood for a night with your partner, or creating an inspiring workplace, Koch has candles for every occasion. What you didn’t know, however, is that your scented candles are also extremely beneficial due to their aromatherapy properties. Here are some common scents and how they can help you.
1. Lavender
This scent is known to help fight feelings of nervousness, depression, stress, anxiety, and headaches. It’s also used as a natural remedy for insomnia due to its soothing capacities. Best place to light this one is in your bedroom or bathroom, while you’re getting ready for bed.
2. Vanilla
Vanilla not only smells delicious, but it also has some pretty amazing calming effects. It’s commonly used to induce a peaceful, restful night of sleep. This one is best used in your bedroom, bathroom or living room any time you want to relax.
3. Chamomile
Just like the tea, chamomile has a wonderful calming effect, effectively relieving stress. It’s also used as a natural remedy to insomnia and can give you an amazingly restful night of sleep. Best to light this one in your bedroom, as you relax and get ready for bed.
4. Jasmine
This sweet smelling scent has many positive benefits. Generally its calming effect works to lift ones mood, as well as help depression, stress and headaches. Jasmine is a great scent, as it plays well with others. Why not light it with another scent, to get a whole range of different benefits? You can light this one in your workspace if you’re having a tough day, or in your bedroom if you want to relax before you go to sleep.
5. Mint
Mint candles are amazing to use during summer as they act as a natural coolant. Burn this candle at your workspace to help keep you alert, active, and focused when you have a long day ahead. Also make use of it in your entranceway, kitchen and bedroom to help keep you cool, calm and collected at all times.
6. Citrus/Lemongrass
This is the best scent if you need a bit of a pick-me-up. Burn this one in your bedroom if you’re having a rough start to the morning, your workspace if you’re lagging a bit, or take it outside and take advantage of it’s natural insect repellent abilities!
7. Cinnamon
This scent is known to be stimulating and invigorating, increasing alertness. It’s also been linked to improved memory and focus! Use this one in your workspace for when you need a little extra something to get you through the day.
