I love scented candles. The deliciously aromatic smell as the wax melts is calming and soothes your body; they complement natural light and create a gorgeous and relaxing atmosphere, too.
Scented candles, in particular, are in matrimony with our memories, and the moments we hold close to us — from that blissful evening you spent unwinding from a long and exhausting day, to that time you had sweet sex with your beau.
Our smell is super important, and it’s something that can warn us of danger (like smoke) or remind us of lovely times or — rather unfortunately — of not so nice moments. It can also help to ease anxieties and calm us.
A study shows that imbalances of mental wellbeing, like depression or anxiety, can be improved through using scented candles and oils. There are some scented candles which can help ease feelings of fear and anxiety, lowering stress and bettering your mood. So, we’ve gone on the hunt to find eight of the best scented candles to help ease your anxiety.
BOTANICA BY AIR WICK Fresh Pineapple And Tunisian Rosemary
This candle is one of those aromatherapy candles, infused with the sweet scent of pineapples and mixed with blended herbal rosemary. It helps to enrich the peacefulness of your environment and reduces negative emotions.
NEÄL AND WOLF Candle Indulgence
The ‘Indulgence’ candle offers the ultimate relaxing scent with a burst of mandarin and orange blossom, followed by floral aromas of lily, ylang-ylang and orchid for a true moment of indulgence and relaxation. All these scents combined together is the dream candle you need to ease your anxiousness.
NEOM Complete Bliss
Even the name sounds perfect. This candle from Neom has three wicks, and is from the brand’s To Calm & Relax Range, making this the candle to use when wanting to unwind and de-stress. It’s a blend of 17 essential oils, including Moroccan blush rose, lime and black pepper. I don’t know about you, but that sounds utterly delicious.
PS AURORA Musk & Sandalwood
How cute is the name? Reminds me of Sleeping Beauty! Sandalwood is known for relaxing calming both the body and mind, so this is one of those candles designed to curb your anxiousness and help you unwind. The mix with musk will remind you of cute, woodsy, cottage-y scents, which is heaven for relaxing. Just imagine curling up with a good book by a fireplace or your window, drinking a hot cup of tea, with this candle flickering and Taylor Swift’s Fearless album on repeat. Bliss.
LUNAR CHI Solicitude
This is a lovely brand, born during Chinese New Year 2019. The candle ‘Solicitude’ has Reiki energy, which is an alternative form of energy healing and therapy. It has Blue Chalcedony to balance your emotions, Rose Quartz as a reminder to love yourself and Amethyst, to impart calmness, serenity and peace of mind. Lavender and geranium essential oils are included, to ease anxiety and stress, helping to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
SIENNA BLUE HANDMADE Amethyst Infused Candle
An amethyst infused candle is always going to be fabulous. This gorgeous lavender scented, amethyst infused candle has dried lavender buds and sprinklings of dried chamomile. Amethysts are the stone for calmness and relaxation; they are also a healing crystal. Having an amethyst combined with lavender aromatherapy candles is absolutely essential to ease any anxious feelings (and it smells amazing!)
NAKED FLAME CANDLE CO Vanilla & Coconut
This gorgeous vegan bubble candle is vanilla and coconut, scents that help to increase happiness levels, lift your mood and elevate joy and relaxation – dashing away those anxieties and stresses. Using a vanilla scented candle to relax, and meditate, is a great way to unwind, and fill your home with a mouth-wateringly beautiful smell. It’ll bring tranquillity to your mind and warm your place up with a fab smell, creating a lovely serene environment to be in.
Silver Dollar Candle Co Vanilla And Lavender
The eighth candle on our list is this heavenly combination of the two best scents, lavender and vanilla, for easing anxiousness. It’ll create a warm and peaceful atmosphere in your space, with a balance of vanilla and the relaxing tones of lavender. This candle is key for shrugging off stress and every-negative-feeling.
Some of the best smells to relax your body and your mind are vanilla, lavender and ylang-ylang, because of their aromas and the way they make you feel. The scents relax the body and the mind, so these top picks are some you should definitely give a try. After all, not only will they help you to relax, but they’ll give off a beautiful fragrance too.