Aromatherapy candles are candles that are scented and lit to create a feeling of calm inside the user. Candles are said to enhance mood and emotions, and so are aromas. Wise men and women thought to combine the two in what came to be known as aromatherapy candles. Available among many different types of candles, aromatherapy candles stand a cut above the rest.

A painstaking effort goes into making aromatherapy candles and the prices match both elegance and efficacy of the aromatherapy candle that you buy. Good quality aromatherapy candles are made of high quality wax with pure essential oil added. Wax and the aroma used define the price tag the candle displays.

Good manufacturers use natural waxes like palm, beeswax and soy for an exquisitely cleaner flame. Petroleum based wax, which is an artificial wax, is a poor substitute and makes for an inferior aromatherapy candle.

To give the candles an alluring charm, manufacturers use colors by adding fine flower petals or herbs. They also add pressed flowers to the wax and then mold candles out of the wax and flower combination. Different candles are given different fragrances by adding essential oils, depending on the customer’s choice and popular buying trends.

A recent trend has been to make gel candles, but since they can’t hold fragrances, doubts persist on their commercial and practical viability. A candle is named based on the purpose it serves. For example, you can purchase a relaxing candle, a lavender candle, a celebration candle, a patchouli candle and an energizing mint candle.