Want A Scented Candles At Home? Here Are 5 Benefits That You Need To Know About It

Scented candles are actually some of the most ordinary household items that have been around for a very long time. In many regards, they are completely and utterly forgettable by everyone up until the pandemic happens and everyone is suggested to stay safe at home.

Because of this pandemic, scented candles have become a category of home good worth splurging on by everyone in this whole wide world. According to a report, makeup sales fell in the year 2020 compared with the year before while fragrances that include candles and perfume have been increasing.

Andrew Meslow who is the CEO of Bath And Body Works company said, “In the pandemic, customers are searching for new scents”. Nowadays, scented candles are entering that territory where the purchase of one can feel like both a form of self-care and self-expression. Buying yourself a nice candle is a small comfort at a time when days blend into each other, stringing themselves together to form one huge, interminable bummer.

They also serve the additional purpose of helping delineate time and space. Since March, for those who can shelter-in-place, our worlds have collapsed into one – the living room becomes where you go to work, pop into a happy hour, take a barre class, or cry during therapy. These are 5 benefits of lighting a candle that people around it can definitely obtain:

1) Can Increase Focus.

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According to a study, there could be certain scents that can help to stimulate your mind to be more focused than you usually are. Some of the major aromas such as mint, lemon, orange, rosemary, and also cinnamon are proven to invigorate your senses and give you that extra boost you need to stay on top of your work and off your phone.

2) Help Remember Positive Memories.

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Emotions and also memories can easily be triggered by some of the scents and will provide a feeling of happiness if it is relatable with a particular time in your life. There are plenty of behavioral studies been done that prove smells are more likely to trigger vivid emotional memories and also can instantly lift your mood better if you’re feeling down.

3) Can Improve Mood

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According to a study that was done in Japan towards 12 participants who were depressed that later stated the smell of lemon could help to lower their dosage of antidepressants, boosted their immune function, and regulated hormone levels.

4) Provide More Restful Sleep.

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Shutting your light off earlier and then living by candlelight can actually help you to feel calmer earlier in the evening and also reset your natural sleep rhythms. This action can help you to have a more peaceful and wholesome sleep.

5) Alleviate Stress.

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Certain scented candles that are available actually used during aromatherapy to help with anxiety and depression, improve quality of life and sleep, and even ease some of the side effects of cancer treatments like nausea and pain.

Sources: The Chill Times.

Adib Mohd

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