Why Use Unscented Candles?

Should you get scented or unscented candles?  I’m sure each one of you will have different answers. It may depend on your preference or it may depend on where you’re going to use them or what you need them for.  Even before essential oils are added on to waxes, unscented candles are what the people have been using in the past in order to provide light when it’s dark.  They are also used in creating the mood for special events or occasions. 

KARMA SENSES Pillar Candle.
Perfect for a blackout!

Unscented candles are candles that are produced without adding the scent of quality essential oils to produce distinctive smell such as rose or vanilla.  When unscented candles are lighted, what you smell is just the natural wax scent.

Any scented candles can have an unscented version.  That means that they can be produced in different sizes, style, shapes or form like tapers, tea lights, votives, pillars and floating candles.  They can also be produced in beautiful and colourful glass jars and cans and made from different types of waxes.

Why should you consider getting unscented candles in the first place?  There are several reasons.

KARMA SENSES Unscented Floating Candles.
Perfect for decorating a water feature or bath.

Perhaps the most obvious reason for buying unscented candles is the cost.  Unscented candles are definitely cheaper compared to the scented ones.  This is the very same reason why they can be used as emergency candles during blackouts. 

Do you know anyone who is sensitive to certain fragrances?  Are you inviting someone over who gets a headache or has difficulty breathing when exposed to very strong scents?  Then getting unscented candles will be a good choice so you can ensure that everyone you invited will have a great time.

Scented candles will also not work for people who were diagnosed with asthma.  Fragrances or scents can trigger an allergic reaction which is the reason why they should be avoiding the scented candles.  Despite being diagnosed with such illness, you can still enjoy the beauty of candles and the light that emanates from it simply by getting unscented candles.

KARMA SENSES Pillar Candles.
Perfect for a moody installation.

Are you planning a dinner party for your friends or family?  Unscented candles are the perfect choice.  In an environment where there are already various scents present, unscented candles will surely not fight with the delicious aroma of the food on the table.  It's a safe candle to use as a centrepiece for the occasion and as added decoration on the buffet table.

How about you? Have you used unscented candles lately?

View a variety of unscented candles here.

KARMA SENSES Unscented Square Votive Candles.
Perfect for decorating the dinner table.