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Creating a Mood with Scents
By: Jennifer Hall Have you ever noticed how the warm scent of a candle wafting through the air can be uplifting energizing or make you cozy Or maybe theres a certain body spray soap or perfume that just keeps you going through the day. Did you wonder why maybe that Key Lime candle smeeled yummy but also energized you or even motivated you to clean Or why that Apple Pie scent really helped you appreciate fall Wonder no longer study after study has shown that scents do affect your mood! Take a look below of some scents that can really enhance your moods: 1. Citrus Scent Energy Need a pickmeup Grab a cup of java and light a citrus candle citrus scents enhance energy and boost mood; so look for candles with lemon lime grapefruit verbena or orange scents. 2. Lavender Scent Relaxation When its time to wind down try burning a lavender candle. In studies lavender has been found to correlate with slower heart rate lower blood pressure and lower arterial pressure. It has also been found to decrease muscle tension. Other scents that have been found to have relaxing effects are bergamot and sandalwood. 3. Citris Minty and Pine Scents Uplifting Clean If you want to create a cheerful clean environment in your home choose candles scented with citrus mint or pine. Often these scents can be not only uplifting and motivating but
just give that clean feel. When you or your guests walk in these scents will be a fresh breeze to welcome anyone. 4. Jasmine Gardenia Sandalwood and Rose Scents Romantic Theres romance in the air if youre burning scents such as these. Floral and woody scents give that wistful romantic feel to a room. 5. Season Enhancing Scents Delve into the season with your favorite candles scents! Autumns a great time for burning pumpkin spice candles as well as other baked good candle scents as is winter. To create that cozy winter environment choose cinnamon apple berry and pine candles. Fresh candle scents such as cucumber melon are great for spring as well as fresh cut grass candles which carry into summer. Nothing says summer like a nice citrus like a lemonade candle scent drifting through the air. If you love a certain candle soap or body spray whatever the scent may be dont do what I too often do which is save it until that scent runs out! Light it and enjoy its sure to affect you in a positive way! About The Author Jennifer Hall is the founder and editor of Candles 4 U a directory of the best candle shops online featuring scented candles from top brands and more. When shes not online Jennifers spending time with her family gardening or playing the piano or accordion.
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