An essential head start

Scalp massages are a great way to stimulate a region of your body that, for the most part, is extremely overlooked. An invigorating scalp massage, using essential oils, can help the growth of hair by increasing the flow of blood and nutrients to this region.

Many spas are now offering this relaxing treatment to clients. Most spa scalp treatments focus on pressure points throughout the scalp, neck and head to balance out your mind and body. It is important to incorporate an oil into the massage process, the best is an essential.

Essential oils are a great, natural way to add oils and scents to any beauty routine. Also, some of these oils (peppermint, rosemary and thyme) have a lot of scalp stimulating properties. You can also add them to your already established hair routine. A few drops of an essential oil can enhance any shampoo or conditioner.

If you do use essential oils in your hair regimen, be sure to add them to a shampoo or conditioner that has a moisturizing element. Because essential oils evaporate easily and penetrate the scalp differently than other products, making them not very efficient at trapping in moisture.

But, that makes them a great addition to any massage therapy. They evaporate quickly and deeply penetrate the skin, which is why The Scandle Essentials Massage Candles have been a fave by spas and massage practices.:)

Smell your way happy

More and more research is beginning to confirm what all of us already knew, the effects of smell are real. Smell can positively effect your mood. One study suggests that scent exposure to a particular fragrance can even reawaken memories of an experience from the distant past.

Essential oils are generally characterized by notes (top, middle or base). A base note is always the deepest and heaviest scent. A top note is always light and airy and the middle falls in between the two.

Usually a lighter note is used to elevate a person's spirit and deal with emotions. A base note should be used to address deep tissue problems.

Don't forget your Scandle originals, infused with essential oils to help you with any kind of day.

What are your favorite essential oil smells? Do share your Scandle-ous faves.

Why and where to use essential oils.

Essential oils are distilled from plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes and seeds. They are subtle, therapeutic-grade oils that oxygenate and help transport nutrients to the cells of our body.
Without oxygen, nutrients cannot be absorbed into the body. Essential oils can help us maintain our body’s health. Scandle Candle has a complete line of essential oil candles that contain many of the benefits listed below.

Essential oils can be used in so many ways.

• Scented Candles. Wax candles can be bought ready impregnated with essential oils and are a delightful way of scenting a room. The Scandle Body Massage Candle is a fragrant hand-poured body massage candle that, when burned, melts to create a healthy body massage oil that can be used to enhance the healthy of your skin.
  

• Therapeutic Massage. This is the classic aromatherapy treatment, triggering the body's natural healing process by using lymphatic massage and essential oils to stimulate the flow of blood and lymph fluid. Oils that relax tight muscles and increase blood circulation include rosemary, lemon, lavender, juniper, tea tree and lemon grass. Scandle's essential oils line contains variations of many of this essential oils.
  

Essential oils that help you relax include: Roman chamomile, rose, lavender, balm, geranium, rosewood, orange, tangerine and honey.

• Body and Facial Oils. These can be used on a daily basis to nourish the skin.
  

• Baths. There are many different bath treatments which incorporate essential oils as a stress reducer.

Essential oils can be used to enhance almost any beauty regiment. If you know of any other ways to benefit from essential oils, please share with us.