Why we ditched candles for Essential Oils!

Oct 6

Interested in learning more about candle alternatives? It’s the best decision we ever made!

Why we ditched Candles for Essential Oils

I have always loved the cosy feeling and ambience created by candles. Selecting scents to transform the mood and atmosphere in my home. There is very strong connection to the scents you inhale and the limbic system in your brain (the emotional command center) which can trigger memories, emotions, behavior, hormonal function, motivation, sexual function and libido. Adding scents to your home is important on many levels but the method of how we can safely do is up to us. We are the gatekeepers to our homes. I used to buy very expensive candles, Jo Malone, Lumira, Glass House etc…I always kind of knew that candles were toxic, I used to get headaches if I let them run too long and get stuffy sinuses, that’s a pretty obvious sign right?! However, I insisted on burning them nearly everyday anyway before educating myself to do better! I found essential oils and diffusing and have not burnt candles in over a year!

“Studies have shown that lighting just one candle fills the air with more micro-particles than busy street of traffic.”—Miek Wiking, The little book of Hygge

According to the EPA, the levels of indoor air pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor levels, and in some cases these levels can exceed 100 times that of outdoor levels of the same pollutants.
⁣Things that contribute to this are candles, perfumes, deodorant, house cleaner, air fresheners, laundry products and other personal care items.

Fragrance candles are the worst because of the nasty extra ingredients added. Particulate matter released from candles is so tiny that the particles can get deep into your lungs and cause respiratory problems.

Fragrance is an umbrella term for a chemical bombshell created in a factory with thousands of ingredients that do not need to be disclosed because the FDA accepts the word “fragrance” as an ingredient. It is considered ‘Trade secret’. Fragrances are linked to a staggering number of health risks. Across multiple research studies, chemicals used to make fragrances are classified as allergens, hormone disruptors, reproductive and developmental toxicity, asthma triggers, neurotoxins & carcinogens. The punchline: fragrances are highly toxic and it is something we personally no longer bring into our home. 🏡

I have fallen in love with diffusing our essential oils and reaping the benefits from them whilst creating all the yummy scents and cosy feeling in our home! Click here for the bundle of 12 oils and diffuser that we started with.

What are Essential Oils?

An essential oil is actually a highly concentrated plant component, rather than an oil. They can be distilled from various parts of a plant, including leaves, flowers, fruits, woods and seeds. They provide support for every system of your body!

+ skeletal system + muscular system + circulatory system + endocrine system + hormones + respiratory system + immune system + brain health + healthy weight + emotions as well

What do we use them for?

For just about everything!! Whether you are looking for oils to help you sleep, for natural immune system support, for energy, for focus, for relaxation, for your kids, for natural alternatives to cleaning products, making your home smell good and replace candles, the list is endless!

Why Young Living Essential Oils?

The quality friends! There are many reasons why we chose Young living but number one is the quality and purity! They have been producing essential oils and paying the way forward to Low Tox products since 1993. Owning the majority of their own farms guarantee purity of their oils. The bottles contain 100% essential oils with no filler, synthetics, fragrances, chemicals or dilution products.

Young Living practices a unique Seed to Seal® quality process that goes beyond the current organic standard in many ways to guarantee the purity and potency of every oil. Each batch of oils is rigorously tested in house for therapeutic viability; they are so confident in their products that you can actually visit the farms and participate in the harvest/distillation process. Unfortunately the Essential oil industry is self regulated, Companies can put any filler or additive into what they call an “essential oil.” Most of what you find at the grocery store contains additional ingredients or has fillers in it. Young Living is the leader in the essential oils movement - with Young Living’s “Seed to Seal” The purity of essential oils is vital to not only their effectiveness, but their safety as well.

Their oils are 100% Essential Oils, farmed without pesticides or chemicals. Hand weeding farms cost $1.200 per ache to farm, Whereas farming with pesticides only cost $60 per acre. (That is scary!) Essential oils are rich in molecules that help carry oxygen, nutrients, and other substances through the cell membranes. Combine essential oils with impure or toxic substances, and they will take those poisons right into every cell of your body. Young living Essential oils are safe for the entire family, they are farmed at a standard that exceeds the rating of ‘organic.’

Ready to ditch Candles and start diffusing oils? Click here to learn more about the starter bundles! Below are two of my favourite diffusers from Young Living.

Young Living Aria Diffuser

Our favourite diffuser is the Young Living Aria Diffuser, the features include:

Ultrasonic
Remote control
Audio cable with built in speaker
12 different light settings
Coverage Area: average-sized bedroom (about 430 square feet)
Operation Time: 12-hour maximum run time setting
Capacity: 260 ml

This diffuser is a décor piece in itself, and the best quality diffuser I have ever used, and it is just so beautiful!!

You can get the Aria Diffuser HERE, or the diffuser with the additional 12 oils HERE (which is the best deal!).

Young Living Desert Mist Diffuser

The features include:

Ultrasonic
The diffuser’s 11 different light settings can be turned off or on independent of diffuser function.
Capacity: 180 ml
Coverage Area: 300 Sq Ft
The diffuser includes a romantic candle-like flicker mode.
The diffuser includes a light cycle mode, so colours transition gently from one to another.
Three run modes are perfect for a customisable experience:
- High mode runs approximately 5 hours continuously.
- Low mode runs approximately 8 hours continuously.
- Intermittent mode (1 minute on/1 minute off) runs approximately 10 hours.

This diffuser is cute with its Moroccan Style and candle flicker setting.

You can get the Desert Mist Diffuser HERE, or the diffuser with the additional 12 oils HERE (which is the best deal).

SEE THE STARTER BUNDLES HERE

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