FINDING IT HARD TO FALL ASLEEP? TRY A SLEEP CANDLE

What are the best candle fragrances to help you sleep?

A restful night's sleep can improve our activity and responsiveness while also maintaining our general health. However, we are aware that there are instances when it might be challenging to fall asleep – restless and sleepless nights can happen to anyone — brought on by factors like excessive evening caffeine intake or screen time right before bed.  It's crucial to stick to a consistent schedule every night and maintain a perfect nights sleep while trying to improve your sleeping habits, according to our research. What type of sleep candle can are the most effective to aid with sleep?

Lavender aromatherapy candle

A soothing and calming fragrance like lavender might help with meditation. Lavender has a sweet, calming fragrance that can aid in relaxation after a stressful day. In order to improve slow-wave sleep, also known as delta sleep or the N3 stage, the lavender fragrance helps engage the brain in a way that slows the heart rate and can help muscles relax. Because of this, lavender is a common aroma in many candles and may promote relaxation and speedy sleep.

Neroli

An essential oil called neroli is made from the bitter orange tree's blooms. The complex deep flora fragrance is ideal for blending with other perfumes to reduce tension. This fragrance is well known for its ability to improve mood and ease anxiety. Perfect for when having a bath or sleeping at home.

Sandalwood

Unbeknownst to many, sandalwood really has a rather sweet fragrance, and like lavender, it can prolong slow-wave sleep. Sandalwood has been used for relaxation and anxiety alleviation for a very long time. It is well known for its deep, woodsy, and earthy fragrance.

Chamomile

Your sleep may be improved by chamomile's unique properties. The fragrance contains apigenin, an antioxidant that binds to specific brain receptors that may increase slumber and lessen insomnia, or a persistent inability to fall asleep. This is why chamomile is perfect for a candle, simply light the candle at home and let it take you away to dreamland.

How does a sleep candle work?

Many candles advertise that their fragrance may help us sleep at night, relax, or quiet down. Although these are more descriptive than true statements, lighting candles before bed at home has a lot of advantages.

Even if they can't literally put you to sleep, candles have the power to keep you at ease before you nod off. Many candles contain substances or a fragrance that, when they are lit, have an array of different effects on us and, as a result, can help us relax. The power of smell to influence our concentration, ability to focus, and ability to remain calm is much greater than most people realise.

How to care for an essential oil candle

An essential oil-infused scented candle will provide excellent aromatherapy advantages that enhance your well-being. But for the finest experience, give your candles some affection. Here are some crucial pointers for appropriate maintenance and upkeep your candle:

Burn the candle for a sufficient amount of time to cause the entire top layer of wax to melt; otherwise, a "memory ring" will form. The candle will then carry on tunnelling for the remainder of its life.  Every four hours of burn time, the wick should be trimmed. Before relighting, allow the flame to completely go out, allow the candle to cool to room temperature, and then trim the wick to 1/8 inch. For a flawless trim, use a wick trimmer.  Candles should be extinguished after three hours of burning, allowed to cool for two hours, and then trimmed before being relit.

When there is only 12" of wax in the bottom of the jar, stop using the candle. As the flame approaches the jar's base and the majority of the wax has been consumed, the glass may get hot on the bottom. By doing this, potential heat damage to the counter, surface, or container itself will be avoided.  Always keep the area where the candle is placed safe from potential fire hazards. A candle should be burned far from other heat sources and combustible materials. Make sure pets and youngsters cannot access a lit candle. You should never leave a burning candle unattended.

Please use caution when storing candles for an extended period of time because the wax and essential oils we use are sensitive to both temperature and light. Make care to keep your candle in a cool, dry location away from strong light or direct sunlight if you plan to store it. It may be kept from fading and yellowing by storing it in a dark area like a box or cabinet at home. The smell will remain stronger if the lid is kept on while storing.

Sleep candles make the perfect gift

When it comes up to birthdays and Christmas, it can be a difficult time trying to figure out what to get some people.  A candle is a fantastic choice for gifts.  Even normal candles help us to relax; I like to light candles when having a bath or when watching a movie at home.  Sleep candles are a perfect choice for people who live stressful lives or have trouble getting to sleep at night.  Perfect for a mum or a grandmother.

Check out our online shop to view our gift ideas and the price of our candles. Simply add what you want to your cart, pay online, and have the delivery sent straight to your door. Be sure to check out the special offers on our product range and accessories for sale. If you need to return the candle for any reason, we will happily take returns.

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