Scent in a diffuser or a scented candle? Which to choose to make our home smell beautiful? We check out the uses, advantages and disadvantages of both products!
Benefits of aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a therapeutic method known since ancient times. It is based on the use of natural essential oils for a specific purpose: to refresh, stimulate or induce a state of relaxation. Above all, the scents of flowers, herbs and seeds have an effect on the human psyche, making it react in a certain way - thanks to scents, it is possible to improve one's mood in a simple way. In addition, it is worth knowing that some fragrances have antiseptic properties, while others significantly improve the blood supply to the brain and stimulate the cerebral cortex directly.
Scented memory
Warming candles
Scented candles are an extremely popular method of introducing a beautiful fragrance into the home. A lit candle burns for a long time and envelopes the interior in a beautiful aroma. However, it is important to remember to only use candles made of natural waxes, fitted with cotton or wooden wicks, and those made with natural essential oils. Such candles are offered by Max Benjamin, Ferm Living, Meraki and Woodwick.
Advantages and disadvantages of scented candles
Advantages:
- The fragrance they emit is accompanied by an additional pleasant light,
- They create a pleasant atmosphere of warmth and cosiness in the home,
- They can be lit whenever you feel like it,
- Can be used as a lantern in the garden or on the terrace in summer,
- They present themselves beautifully.
Disadvantages:
- They only smell most intensely when they are lit,
- They need to be watched over to ensure that they burn evenly - to do this, the wick needs to be trimmed from time to time,
- If they are not made of natural raw materials, their effect on our health is questionable,
- Not suitable for use near small children.
Fragrances hidden in a bottle
A fragrance diffuser is nothing more than essential oils enclosed in a glass or porcelain vessel, which are released through wooden sticks inserted into it. We are, of course, talking about diffusers that contain only natural oils - bathroom sprays or electric diffusers usually contain synthetic fragrance blends. For our health, however, only fragrances that come directly from nature are important: flowers, herbs and fruit. Such home fragrances can be found in the Lacrosse, Max Benjamin and Woodwick ranges.
Advantages and disadvantages of fragrance diffusers
Advantages:
- They are a perfume for the home - they are easy to use, just open the bottle and insert the sticks to release the fragrance,
- They smell continuously until the essential oil runs out,
- They can even sit on a bookshelf,
- They look beautiful and can even be placed in a child's room.
Disadvantages:
- They smell softer than candles and do not produce a warm light,
- They require the sticks to be turned over from time to time,
- Like candles, they should be fitted with natural aromatic oils.
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