Aromatherapy Haven

Candles are a big business these days. More folks are discovering the advantages aromatherapy also. Which explains why scented aromatherapy candles are so well-liked. If you want to get into the candle selling business, you can find wholesale aromatherapy candles from a variety of different companies. When you purchase something at wholesale price, it suggests you are getting it at a less expensive price than it might be sold to the overall public. Purchasing wholesale lets you mark up the product and sell it for retail costs. The difference between the high street and wholesale price represents your profit, minus costs naturally.

These days, the Internet is probably the best place to find scented candles and accessories at low wholesale prices. Many firms are selling through the Net as it is less expensive and simpler than having a bricks and mortar store. When you shop online, you open yourself up to a whole world of choices. You’ll find traditional wax candles, soy candles, beeswax candles, gel candles and more. In addition, you’ll find candles in a remarkable variety of colors, fragrances, shapes and sizes. Some firms sell candles to outlets, some sell candles for fund raising purposes and others sell to the general public.

When buying wholesale you should know that most of the time you will be buying in bulk. This allows for greater savings and a bigger markup. The less the candles cost you, the more money you can make selling them. One great point about selling candles is how space efficient they are. Because candles are not large or heavy, you can simply store them. Just make efforts to keep them in a cool, dry place. You certainly don’t want your inventory to melt.

As far as selling wholesale aromatherapy candles, the sky’s the limit. You can open a bricks and mortar candle store or sell the candles thru a domain. You can sell to acquaintances and family or maybe recruit others to sell for you. If your locality is home to festivals, craft shows and fairs, you can sell your candles there. It’ll doubtless cost to hire a booth but if the event is a large one it could be a good way to move some products and get exposure for your company. There are several other ways to earn income in the scented candle business for someone that is creative, determined and hard working!

Aromatherapy as a practice dates back to the ancient Egyptians and has experienced a resurgence in the west in recent years. The science behind aromatherapy is known as psychoneuroimmunology which studies the interactions between the psychological, neurological and immune systems. Research has shown that there is a very strong correlation between positive and negative experiences and our immune system as well as our psyche. This premise is recognized by the fields of science and medicine giving credence to the old adage mind over body.

Aromatherapy utilizes the strongest of our senses which is the sense of smell. The sense of smell is unique because it has a direct path to our brain and more importantly it has a direct path to our limbic system. Through this direct portal aromas are able to directly affect conscious thought and reactions as the limbic system is responsible for our memories (turning short term to long term), learned responses, emotions and feelings.

The use of aromatherapy oils to promote relaxation has become very popular by the mainstream population. For this purpose essential oils can be applied in several different ways including baths, diffusers, direct inhalation, or through a massage to name just a few. How you choose to use your aromatherapy oils is a personal preference as long as enjoy the process.

The number of different essential oils on the market is vast leaving the decision of which one to try somewhat daunting. It should be noted that each essential oil has many specific therapeutic applications and many of these are similar with other oils, which allows you to choose an oil that will give you the desired benefits as well as an aroma you enjoy. For instance their are several oils that are known for there powers to relax, so the choice becomes a personal one.

1. Ylang ylang is known for its strong, sweet exotic scent and is extracted by steam or water distillation for the fresh flowers of the tropical tree Canago odorata better known as the Ylang ylang tree.

2. Neroli has a very feminine sweet floral smell and is extracted by enfleurage or steam distillation from the orange blossom petals of the orange tree Citrus auratium. Neroli essential oil is generally sold in a cut form (with another oil) and is one of the more expensive oils on the market.

3. Jasmine is another oil that can be described as having an exotic, sweet floral scent. Jasmine essential oil is extracted from the flowers of the plant Jasminum officinale.

4. Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils as its benefits and applications are vast. This lightly floral scented oil is extracted by steam distillation from the plant Lavandula augustifolia.

5. Sandalwood is has a sensual musky or woody scent and has been used for thousands of years. This essential oil is extracted by steam or water distillation from the heartwood (nonliving central wood)
and roots of the tree Santalum album.  

This is by no means a complete list of the aromatherapy oils that can be utilized for the purpose of relaxation, it is instead a sample of the vast number to choose from. When choosing an aromatherapy oil try to find one that you can use for several desired benefits and more importantly find one that you find pleasing to smell. If you do not like or enjoy the scent of your oil chances are it will not give you the results you are looking for.