There’s that feeling of uncertainty these days as we wonder when will life ever go back to “normal”, and so it is just understandable to feel unfocused and a little imbalanced.
A genuinely revitalizing time at home is truly a luxury these days, as it is almost impossible to shut everything out with what’s going on this pandemic. As wellness centers are not ideal places to regenerate this season, it is for your own good to recreate the spa experience right at your home, creating a truly relaxing atmosphere that can help enhance the quality of your life.
A pampering sesh at home can help you release stress and improve your overall well-being. And scented candles may be all you need to level-up your me-time at home. The aroma-therapeutic effects of delightfully scented candles can brighten up your mood, clear your head, re-energize your spirit and uplift a little how you feel about your life.
Be it having your relaxing bubble bath, doing your skincare rituals or practicing your version of meditation, lighting up a scented candle can give you a totally elavated and rejuvenating experience. Scientists have long known that scent plays a powerful role in emotion and mood, and enhancing the scent of your home has actual health benefits according to studies. Let your purchases of these instant pick-me-uppers help in uplifting our economy too, as you support proudly Pinoy homegrown brands of amazing therapeutic candles:
1.23rd Street Candle Co.
Hand-poured and crafted from ethically sourced soy wax, these candles are embedded with Reiki infused crystals such as rose quartz and amethyst. These can channel healing energy into your space. The brand also uses wooden wicks instead of fibers for a longer and cleaner burn. Prices start at P300 for mini candles. Order from @23rdstreetcandleco on Instagram.
2. Ba.O Artisan Candles
How beautiful is this candle, made from 100% beeswax and hand-poured into cement-lined coconut husk. The candles from Ba. O have a distinctly Pinoy artisanal look. Each candle is also prettily packaged in a native woven bag, making them perfect for gift-giving. Prices range starts at P400. You may order from @baoartisancandles on Instagram.
3.Happy Island
The name alone gives a glimpse of what this brand’s soy candles have to offer. Featuring fun scents like Salted Caramel and Sweet Candy, as well as more elegant fragrance like Sage Blossom, these candles can enliven your creative or relaxing space with their rejuvenating aroma. The brand also offers hand and body lotions to match the candles’ classic fragrances. The brand has also recently added pure essential oils into its product lineup for a total spa experience. Prices start at P230 for travel candle tins. Order from happyisland.ph, BeautyMNL, and Calyxta.
4.Amber Lights Laguna
Organic and phthalate-free, this brand offers luxurious fragrance blends in its soy candles that are reminiscent of well-made perfumes. And if you want more options, Amber Lights Laguna also offers linen mists, reed diffusers and even car fresheners. Prices start at P295 for 2 oz candles. You may order from amberlightslaguna.com.
5.Saan Saan
One look at this brand’s signature amber glass packaging and instantly, you’re set for some nostalgia. The fragrance blends of the soy candles are evocative of memories like Old Manila and the Mindoro Coast. The best-selling Kung Tag-Araw is truly revitalizing. Be warned though: these candles are so in-demand that they quickly sell out soon after restocking. Prices start at P535. You may place orders at saansaanph.com
6.Mankind Apothecary Co.
This local indie brand initially operated as a grooming line for men. Now it offers soy candles into the mix, in three relaxing woodsy scents such as The Humidor, The Speakeasy, and The Fireplace. Though made with male clientele in mind, these candles can reinvigorate the senses of all genders. Prices start at P400. Order from @mankindapothecary on Instagram and BeautyMNL.
7.Punchdrunk Panda
Though best known as a lifestyle brand that offers cute stationery and enamel pins, the small selection of soy candles by Punchdrunk Panda makes for eye-catching pieces. The four ceramic canisters each has a unique design to reflect the mood of the candles, blended in collaboration with Scentful Living. Prices start at P895. Order from punchdrunkpanda.com and BeautyMNL.
8.Finn the Label
With authentic marble canisters from the province of Romblon and ceramic pots from Mindanao, every candle is exquisitely handcrafted at Finn the Label. The Enchanted Forest features an agate and aventurine-studded beeswax candle, with a woodsy pine scent that truly transports you to the country’s Summer Capital. Oh so relaxing indeed. Prices start at P700 for candles in tin. You may place your order at finnthelabel.com.
Plan ahead your me-time sesh this weekend for a truly rewarding, nice treat. And level up your home life by incorporating these unique, relaxing scents .
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