{"id":270750,"date":"2021-09-10T17:43:49","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T17:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavidamassageraleighnc.com\/diy-aromatherapy-candles-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-25T18:07:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T18:07:30","slug":"diy-aromatherapy-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavidamassageraleighnc.com\/diy-aromatherapy-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Aromatherapy Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September has arrived again which means it\u2019s time to start preparing for the fall. And what better way to bring in the season than by making homemade candles! Not only do candles add warmth to your home and create a peaceful atmosphere, but they also provide a range of benefits to your health. Some of those benefits include alleviating stress, improving moods, increasing your focus, and improving your sleeping habits. To help you better relax this fall, we\u2019ve created a guide on how you can make your own candles at home by using our essential oil products that can be purchased at any of our LaVida Massage locations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>What essential oils are available at LaVida Massage?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We carry a range of different oils that have a multitude of health benefits. Here are the products that we have available and a list of their benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint: Alleviates headaches, revitalizes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender: Reduces stress, and anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eucalyptus: Promotes sinus health, reduces soreness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankincense: Relieves chronic stress, reduces inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spearmint: Promotes digestion, boosts respiratory health<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Supplies that you will need<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot plate or electric stove<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LaVida Massage Essential Oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popsicle stick and clothespin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Placing the wick<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare your candle vessel by placing the wick. Choose anything from an empty jar or an old candle container. You may need to support the wick with a popsicle stick and a clothespin so it remains upright during the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Heating the wax<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm your pot over a hot plate or on your stove. Add your wax and stir gently allowing it to melt. Slowly add the color and the LaVida Massage Essential Oil to the melted wax in the pot until the desired color and aroma is reached.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Transfer the wax<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly pour the hot wax into the container carefully to not introduce any air bubbles. Let your new candle sit until it is cool and firm to the touch. Then trim the wick to the appropriate length.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can now light your new candle and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September has arrived again which means it\u2019s time to start preparing for the fall. And what better way to bring in the season than by making homemade candles! Not only do candles add warmth to your home and create a peaceful atmosphere, but they also provide a range of benefits to your health. 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