Make Your Own Aromatherapy Soy Candles

Instructions to make your own non-toxic, clean-burning scented candles at home without the use of paraffin or synthetic fragrance. Using vegetable waxes such as soy wax makes these candles eco-friendly, while of essential oils give the health and mood benefits of aromatherapy. Avoid the hassle over creating candle molds and breaking candles out of them by recycling jam, sauce, or canning jars, with the added benefit of eliminating the need for a holder or wax guard during burning. These also make great gifts!

• Double boiler
• Clean, dry glass jars
• Pencil or chopstick
• Candle wicks
• 1 lb soy or vegetable wax
• 5-10 drops essential oils
• Wax dye (if desired)

Instructions

Dangle wicks in jars to find an appropriate length. Trim wicks to 1 to 1/12 inches longer than the height you plan to pour the candles. Melt vegetable wax over water in a double boiler until soft, smooth, and easily poured. Hold wicks in the center of their respective jars and use a chopstick or pencil to hold a small length of the wick to the bottom, then add a drop of melted wax and let dry to secure wick. Remove wax from heat and stir in essential oils and dye (if desired) and pour immediately into jars, holding wick taught and upright in the center. Let cool, then trim wicks to 1/4 inch.

Citrus

• 6 drops essential oil of orange
• 3 drops essential oil of grapefruit
• 3 drops essential oil of lemon

Floral

• 7 drops essential oil of jasmine
• 3 drops essential oil of neroli
• 3 drops essential oil of geranium

Spice

• 4 drops essential oil of cinnamon
• 4 drops essential oil of ginger
• 3 drops essential oil of nutmeg
• 2 drops essential oil of clove

Evergreen

• 4 drops essential oil of fir needle
• 3 drops essential oil of cedarwood
• 3 drops essential oil of oakmoss
• 2 drops essential oil of juniper

Aphrodisiac

• 4 drops essential oil of ylang-ylang
• 4 drops essential oil of jasmine
• 3 drops essential oil of patchouli
• 3 drops essential oil of rose

For Calm & Relaxation

• 7 drops essential oil of roman chamomile
• 5 drops essential oil of lavender
• 3 drops essential oil of bergamot

For Energy & Alertness

• 5 drops essential oil of grapefruit
• 4 drops essential oil of ginger
• 2 drops essential oil of rosemary

For Cold & Sinus Relief

• 8 drops essential oil of eucalyptus
• 4 drops essential oil of peppermint
• 2 drops essential oil of oregano

For Depression & Anxiety

• 6 drops essential oil of bergamot
• 5 drops essential oil of clary sage
• 4 drops essential oil of lavender