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How
scents affect us...
More than just folk lore, studies are now proving that indeed there
are changes in the brain's chemistry, and resulting actions, to what
we smell. The Sense of Smell Institute (www.senseofsmell.org)
found that "in addition to helping healthy people, lavender may
benefit depressed people who characteristically show a reduction of
deep sleep time." The effects of peppermint were studied
when this scent was introduced at very low concentration to
students. They found it "significantly improved the students'
performance in the word-dictation spelling test." Further
studies indicate the beneficial effects of peppermint include
improved cognitive functioning and increased overall tolerance to
pain.
Although many are yet to be proven, these
scents are thought to evoke these moods.
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Calmness,
happiness
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lavender,
majoran
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Alertness,
more cognitive
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peppermint
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Relaxing
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chamomile,
orange blossom
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Optimistic
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juniper,
rosemary
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Outgoing
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patchouli
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Warm
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jasmine
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Energetic
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cardamom
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Friendly
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clary
sage
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Refreshed
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lemongrass
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| Palm wax is made from palm oil,
which is obtained by steaming and pressing palm fruit.
The palm oil tree is very resilient, with a higher
yield, and is a renewable resource.
No chemical treatments or artificial fertilizers
are required for cultivation of the palm fruit.
Palm wax has an attractive unique crystalline
structure.
Higher fragrance load than other waxes can be used
in palm wax candles.
Soot emissions are minimized because of the bright
flame.
Wicks in Word Candles palm wax candles are made of
top grade cotton, with tiny paper cores, which prevents the wick
from collapsing into the liquid palm wax. Most of our jars have
three wicks for a more even burn. |
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