Well Being | Well Scent
If you’re still on the search for the perfect present for someone without a Christmas wishlist we have handpicked a lineup of scented treats to make your last minute shopping less stressful.
Aromas can play an important role in maintaining mental and physical wellbeing by enveloping us in a soothing environment. Natural fragrances from essential oils release neurochemicals in brain to be calming or stimulating or sedative, depending on the oil used, so there has never been a better time to give the gift of home scent.
On an interesting side note…
Most mass produced candles, luxury and budget are made of paraffin wax mixes. Paraffin wax is the final by-product in the petroleum refining chain and has been described as the 'bottom of the barrel'. The emissions released when a paraffin candle is burned are basically the same as the ones given off by burning diesel fuel. Soy wax produces approximately a tenth of the soot produced by paraffin candles and does not contain any toxic materials, it also burns at a lower temperature and for longer.
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Aery Japanese Garden Scented Candle
Driven by a strong environmentally responsible ethos, the team at Aery take the time to perfect and craft all their beautiful pieces. Made in the UK using soy wax, the Japanese Garden Scented Candle reveals the gorgeous scents of apple and pomegranate for a refreshing fruity zing. Presented in a matte blue clay pot and gold foiled gift box, this is the perfect gift for someone with an aesthetic eye.
Neom Organics London Home Mist Room Spray
The Neom Scent To De-Stress range has been formulated to have a deeply calming effect on the mind and body. Containing a blend of the purest possible essential oils including lavender, jasmine & Brazilian rosewood, the Home Mist will banish stress. Spritz 10cm from curtains, carpets and cushions and the calming scent will linger and re-release throughout the day. NEOM use natural products and ethical practices.
BOLT & STAR AQUARIUS Soy Wax Candle
BOLT & STAR candles are lovingly hand blended and poured in small batches in South West London. We all have different moods so each candle’s essential oil blend is created for balance. Inspired by star signs and their unique personality traits, this collection has been developed to compliment each sign… the perfect gift for astrology addicts! This blend of Sandalwood & Lemon essential oils balances the creative, affectionate yet sometimes rebellious Aquarius.
Laboratory Perfumes Samphire Candle
Since 2011, Laboratory Perfumes has made fragrances and candles inspired by nature and travel, with a few key guides: they use environmentally-friendly and cruelty-free ingredients and their supply chain is located entirely within the UK. Inspired by fresh coastal air, the Samphire candle contains spicy juniper berries, citrus oil and a trio of lavender, rosemary and basil. These blend with verbena and base notes of white amber and oak moss to create a crisp scent evocative of the seashore.
Aery Ceramic Japanese Garden Reed Diffuser
Expertly blended in England with a complex profile of perfume and essential oils this indulgent scent is presented in a clay vase with natural, sustainably sourced reeds. The look is a sleek fusion of Japan and Scandi design and the whole set is plastic-free. While nothing may replace the ritual of burning a beautiful candle, this increasingly popular way to use essential oils disperses tiny molecules into the air to scent your home and deliver aromatherapeutic benefits to the body and mind.
From the iconic fragrance house, this candle in a glass holder is scented with essential oils to evoke the floral scent of roses in a British garden. Diptyque recommends pairing Roses with Jasmine to discover their unexpected olfactory alchemy, which seems to reinvent each scent as it creates a third… now that’s a sales pitch we’re sold on.
ilapothecary Beat The Blues Room Spray
Lovingly handmade in the UK in small fresh batches this best-selling room spray contains the most powerful essential oils that are known to combat depression and to uplift emotions. An effective and transformative blend, it helps to clear an atmosphere and creates a peaceful and uplifting space. Clary Sage, also known as one of Nature’s happiness inducing oils, combined with Rose Geranium restores peace and harmony, whilst Tuberose and Petitgrain are knwon to calm the mind and elevate our souls.