Life is enriched by rituals, and one such significant ritual is mastering the use of aromatherapy candles. While the benefits of incorporating aromatherapy candles into one’s lifestyle are increasingly recognized, there remains a lack of awareness regarding the tools essential for their proper use. Today, we’ll delve into some lesser-known facts about aromatherapy tools, aiming to enhance your experience with these candles, making it both enduring and safer.
Essential Tools for Aromatherapy Candles
Ignition Tools
- Lighter/Matches: Lighting cup-shaped candles can sometimes be challenging, risking burnt fingers with a lighter. Long matches or a lighter are preferable options. When lighting, avoid drafty areas to prevent flickering flames and dripping wax, which can mar the candle’s appearance. Lighters are reusable and environmentally friendly compared to matches.
Usage Tools
Candle Snuffer: Extinguish candles by pressing the wick into the wax to prevent black smoke. After extinguishing, use the snuffer to lift the wick, preventing it from solidifying in the wax, which could affect future use. Additionally, the snuffer helps adjust uneven burns or tilted wicks.
Candle Snuffer/Bell: Resembling a bell, it isolates the candlewick from surrounding air, extinguishing the flame without carbon buildup falling into the wax. Gently cover the flame for 3-4 seconds until it disappears.
Precautions for Aromatherapy Candle Use
Ensure Complete Burning After Ignition: Burn candles for 1-2 hours (depending on size) until the wax pool surface melts evenly before extinguishing. Premature extinguishing can cause uneven heating, affecting appearance and causing “tunneling.”
Trim the Wick Regularly, Avoid Over-Trimming: Maintain wicks at 5mm–7mm for proper burning. Avoid excessive trimming, which can result in small flames or difficulty igniting, impacting the experience.
By mastering the use of aromatherapy candles and employing the appropriate tools and precautions, you can enhance both the ambiance and benefits of these delightful additions to your life.