Colourful Candles, Brighter Home

One thing amazing about candles is that if it's used as a decor or lit in a room, it can magically transform any room from drab to fab.  It can add warmth and beauty and it makes the room feel cozy, romantic and inviting.  You can use it on special occasions or on any regular day when you just want to feel special. 

Why do I love candles so much? It's because with candles, your decoration options are endless.  They come with so much variety that you almost never run out of ideas on how and where to use them.  They come in different colours, shapes, sizes, designs, containers and scents.  All of them are very useful in any decorating projects.  My eye candy would have to be the colourful candles.

I appreciate the different candle designs like the beautiful KasseL candles but when it comes to simplicity and the effect it has on me, I'd go for the coloured candles.  I love looking at the vibrant colours and it just makes the room feel more alive than ever.

KARMA SENSES Pillar Candle
Sea Spray Scent

MiKeRa  Natural Soy Candle
Coconut Rum Scent

Do you know that candle colours have meanings too?  If the different scents can create such big effect on one's mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, so does the candle colour.

• White candles: White is perhaps the most common color that we identify candles with.  It represents purity, healing, truth and unity.  It can bring peace and can help you focus on what you want.

• Blue Candles:  It's my favorite color because it brings about inspiration and happiness.  The color also represents peace and tranquility.

•  Red Candles:  Red has always been a powerful color that is associated with love, passion and sexuality.

KARMA SENSES Pillar Candle
Strawberry Ice

• Purple Candles: This color is associated with wisdom and healing.  It can also be used to obtain success and power.

MiKeRa  Natural CoCoSoy Candle
Juicy Currant Scent

• Orange Candles: The orange color is very much associated with creativity and intelligence.  Use an orange-colored candle if you want to attract good things and succeed at it.

MiKeRa 'forest secrets' Natural Soy Candle
Mountain Wattle Scent

• Green Candles:  Green candles are linked to financial success and healing.  It represents prosperity and good luck.

MiKeRa  Natural Soy Candle
Apple Martini Scent

You can choose the colour of the candles you want to use base on the things you want to achieve.  Or if you want, you can choose the colour that compliments either the colour of the room or the motif of the occasion.  It’s up to you.  Either way, I'm pretty sure your home will still look fabulous!

What's your favorite colour?

Fruity Fragrances of Summer

There are a lot of things to look forward in the summer season.  I look forward to lounging on the beach getting my tan.  I love the feel of the sand on my toes and the wind in my hair.  And what about the scent of freshly cut grass, the ocean, and the sweet scented fruits and flowers?  I can imagine smelling them forever. These are just some of the things that remind me so much of summer.

You too can bring some of these scents at home through the different summer scented fruit scents of our candles and aroma diffusers.  We made sure that we have enough variety for you to choose from:

MiKeRa Incense, Candle & Holder Gift Set

Cherry Blossom.  Cherry blossom is a flower from the genus Prunus tree. It has a sweet and light floral fragrance that can uplift your spirits.  Because of its scent, it is used as inspiration for several perfumes and body fragrances like the Cherry Blossom from Bath and Body Works.  You can bring the scent of this flower to your home environment through the MiKeRa Incense Sticks, Candle and Metal Holder Gift set.

MiKeRa Natural Palm Wax Pillar Candle

Blackberry.  Blackberry is a fruit that is often used in jams, desserts and even wines.  Because of its sumptuous, delicious and juicy scent, it is widely used as inspiration for several fragrances like Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift.  Get lost in this beautiful fragrance at home, by getting yourself one of MiKeRa’s blackberry ripple palm candles.

Strawberry.  Another scent that reminds me so much of summer is strawberry. This juicy fruit has a sweet smell that does wonders to our nervous system.  It calms and strengthens the mind that helps you fight over stress and sleeplessness.  Enjoy Karma Senses strawberry ice soy candles in glass jars or MiKeRa’s strawberry crush palm wax candles at home.  I’m sure you’ll never have to worry about not having enough rest or sleep.

KARMA SENSES natural soy candle in
large glass bell jar

MiKeRa Natural Palm wax candles
in Ceramic Pots

MiKeRa Peach Nectar Reed Diffuser

Peach.  Peaches are fruits that are native to China.  It is also used in desserts.  This fruit is used as a source of inspiration for body care products and other high end perfumes like Chanel’s Coco.  Get introduced to its sweet smell with MiKeRa’s peach nectar patterned aroma reed diffuser.

KARMA SENSES natural soy candle in
large glass bell jar

Mango.  Definitely my all-time favorite tropical fruit because of its aromatic scent and it’s a very delicious fruit.  I just get energized every time I get a whiff of it.  If you want to fall in love with its scent, try Karma Senses Mango sorbet natural soy candles and escape to a summer hideaway each time.

MiKeRa CoCoSoy Candle
Juicy Currant Scented

Currant.  The smooth and sumptious scent of currant is seen in the highly fragranced MiKeRa juicy currant CoCoSoy candles. Indulge yourself in this fresh, sweet and earthy fragrance.

MiKeRa CoCoSoy Candle
Passionfruit Crush Scented

Passionfruit. The sweet and tangy tropical scent of passionfruit will take you straight to summer. Bring summer to your home everyday with highly scented MiKeRa passionfruit crush CoCoSoy candles.

We want to know, what’s your favourite summer fruit scent?

An Apple A Day....

Apples are perhaps the most common fruit. Do you remember in Kindergarten when they teach you the alphabet? The first letter of the alphabet is always associated to the fruit. A for apple. Who can forget about the story in the Book of Genesis? It was Eve who coaxed Adam to eat the apple, the forbidden fruit. For many, the apple became a symbol of knowledge and temptation.

The tree originated in Central Asia and is now grown in Europe and North America with China as the leading producer followed by the United States. This sweet fruit is often eaten raw.  However, this is also used in preparing desserts such as the famous apple pie. Some are pureed and made as an apple sauce.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

This quote has proven to be true because research shows that the fruit reduces the risk of colon, prostate and lung cancer. Eating them can stimulate the production of saliva therefore reducing the bacteria and the risk of tooth decay. It can protect you from Parkinson’s disease and reduce the risk of diabetes. Now, who wouldn’t love this fruit given all these health benefits?

Apple Essential Oils?

The sweet scent of the apple is one other thing that I like. Although the fruit itself does not produce essential oils, milled seeds can produce valuable essence. This combined with other essential oils can make a perfect combination.  The essential oils that are derived from the seeds have antioxidant properties. And here's a great news for apple lovers.  The smell of the apples can suppress your appetite.  So the next time you're hungry, smell the fruit so you'll see for yourself how effective it is in helping you control your appetite.

MiKeRa Apple Martini Scented
Natural Soy Candle in Square Glass

KARMA SENSES Apple Twist Scented pillar Candles

Apple essential is also used in several beauty products like soaps, lotions, moisturizers and room fresheners.  It is also used in perfumery.  Are you familiar with D&G’s Light Blue? How about Victoria’s Secret’s Very Sexy Summer or Benetton’s Pure Sport for Men?  Believe it or not but these famous perfumes are infused with the scent of apple. I was pleasantly surprised because I have always loved D&G’s Light Blue perfume.

MiKeRa Apple Martini Scented Soy
Candle in Glass Jar with Wooden lid

The scent of the apple is known to improve alertness and it gives you more energy to get through your busy day.  It can also draw love, friendship and wisdom.  So if you feel that you need a quick burst of energy, you can always take a break from everything and go light a Karma Senses apple twist pillar candle.  I’m pretty sure that after taking that much needed break and getting a whiff of that apple scent, you will have that second burst of energy to help you complete all the remaining tasks at hand. Now you can say that an apple a day will not just keep the doctor away; it can also keep stress and exhaustion away.

MiKeRa Tropical Pleasures
Apple Martini Scented Soy
Candle in Coloured Glass

So why not get your hands on some MiKeRa Tropical Delights Apple Martini Natural soy candle, and get the benefits of suppressed appetite, improved alertness and energy?

How do you like the apple scent?

Fragrant Wax Melts

Another great alternative to candles in making your room and your house smell clean and pleasant is the fragrant wax melts.

What are they?  I had the same question too when I first heard about them.

Fragrant wax melts are candles without wicks. If burned correctly, it can create a really powerful scent.  It is said that candlemakers before were looking for ways where they could use the leftover wax from candle making.  Because of their pastry tart-like shape, they became known as “tarts.”  Nowadays you can find them in different shapes, sizes and scents.

Using them is easy.  What you need are the burner, the tealight candle and the wax melts.  The burner is similar to the oil burner in terms of size and shape.  It can either be made of ceramic or metal.  First thing that you need to do is to put the correct amount of wax melts on the bowl.  Light the tea light candle and place it underneath.  If you’re using one of those electric burners then you need to plug it in.  All that’s left to do is wait for the wax to melt and for the aroma to fill the room.

Some fragrant wax melts like that of Karma Senses, there may be a need for you to break it down into smaller pieces so it would fit the burner.

Fragrant wax melts, fragrant reed diffusers, scented candles and essential oil burners.  They all have the same purpose.  You can use them all to practice aromatherapy although they may differ at how they are being used.  What makes the fragrant wax melts so special that some people prefer using it over the others?  There are numerous reasons.

●     They heat up quickly therefore they are able to emit the aroma faster.

●     They do not produce smoke if they are burned properly.

●     They are inexpensive so they are the best way for anyone to experiment with scents that work best for you.  You can even try blending your own fragrances to find out which scents go well together.

●     You are able to control the strength of the smell based on the amount of wax that you put on your burner.

●     It is an easy way of using different scents in different rooms in your house.  You can use lavender inside your bathroom and rose in your bedroom.  Choose whatever works for you.

●     Some people claimed that the aroma are stronger and longer lasting compared to using candles.

Have you used a fragrant wax melt before?  Please share your experiences.  We’d love to hear about it. 

Refreshing and Relaxing Green Tea Scent

Between coffee and green tea, many people would often choose the latter because of its health benefits.  In fact most of Asians drink a cup or two of green tea a day to cleanse their bodies.

A green tea plant is a shrub with white flowers.  The tea is produced by drying the plant's leaves.  Drinking green tea is said to be beneficial for anyone because of its therapeutic and medicinal properties.

●        It is good for the teeth because it has fluoride.  It can reduce the build-up of plaque.  Now you can flash your pearly whites with pride.

●        It is also a good alternative to coffee because just like coffee, green tea is a stimulant; except that it’s healthier.

●        For older women who are experiencing menopause, this is a great drink because it has all the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals that your body needs during that stage. 

●        This drink is also perfect for those who are trying to lose those extra pounds because it doesn't have any calorie content.

The process of steam distillation extracts the essential oils from the green tea plant.  Since there is only very little oil extracted from the plant, additional oils are taken from the plant’s seeds.  The process is called cold-compression.  It is where the seeds are dried and pressed using an oil press.

KARMA SENSES Green Tea Scent
Aroma Reed Diffuser

KARMA SENSES Green Tea Scent
Aroma Reed Diffuser

What about the use of green tea in aromatherapy?

The green tea essential oil is used in aromatherapy as a therapeutic oil. You can put a few drops of the essential oil into your warm bath to help you relax after a hard day's work. The same oil can be added in water and diffuse them with the help of a tea light oil burner. Another great option is to open a Karma Senses aromatic reed diffuser and allow yourself to bask in its relaxing and refreshing scent. Just like the lemongrass tea scented reed diffuser and the MiKeRa pillar candles, the green tea scented reed diffusers can make you feel calm and it can create a soothing environment.

Beyond Aromatherapy

Green tea essential oils have anti-aging, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties that makes them essential in manufacturing soaps, shampoos, lotions, perfumes and massage oils.  This aromatic scent is used in perfumes like Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea or Bvlgari Green Tea.  For those who enjoy the sweet grassy scent of green tea, wearing these perfumes is a great way of enjoying its fragrance wherever you go.

Tell us:  How do you find the scent of green tea?

Tips for Buying Reed Diffusers Online

There are different benefits of buying reed diffusers online. Perhaps one of the biggest benefit is the convenience that online shopping can bring.  There is no need for you to leave the house, look around and wait in line to pay for your purchase.  Everything can be done in the comforts of your own home. 

MiKeRa 'Fragrant Seasons' Reed Diffuser

Buying reed diffusers online also means savings in terms of time and money.  Most online shops offer discounts that are only applicable to online purchase; more so if you buy in bulk.  And because everything is done online, much of your time is saved because of the ease in selecting and comparing different products from different companies. The best part is that after you pay for your purchase, all you need to do is sit and wait just a few days for your items to be delivered.

Fragrant reed diffusers are great additions to any room.  Its fragrance makes the room feel more inviting and relaxing.  When you search for shops offering reed diffusers online, several selections would come up and it can get overwhelming.  Here are tips that we hope will help you in buying fragrant reed diffusers online.

1.      Carefully select your brand. You want to get high quality fragrant reed diffusers that can make your room smell pleasant for a long time.  Reed about the company and their products.  How much essential oil do they use in the mixture?  How much alcohol or water do they add into it? All these pieces of information can affect the diffuser's ability to make your room aromatic.

KARMA SENSES Fragrant Reed Diffuser
Extra Value 4 pack

2.      Consider getting a promotional pack.  You can usually get more savings when you do and you get more for your money.   That's because one pack sometimes contain different fragrant reed diffuser scents.  This is especially helpful if you are not yet sure about which scent to get.

3.      Purchase reed diffuser gift sets for your families and friends.  These make great gifts because there are companies that offer gift sets that include reed diffusers and scented candles.  Another option is to create your own gift set with scents that your friends can enjoy.

4.      Buy reed diffusers with your purpose in mind.  Using reed diffusers is just one way of practicing aromatherapy.  A specific scent offers specific benefits.  Read about the therapeutic benefits of different essential oils so you know what to get.  For example, if you want to feel more calm and relaxed, you may want to go for a lavender scented aroma diffuser. 

MiKeRa Patterned Aromatic Reed Diffuser

Why Buy Candles Online?

Candles have been used for different purposes for thousands of years.  Nowadays, candles are known to be useful not just in illuminating the room or space but it can be used to set the mood, practice aromatherapy and even fix stuck drawers or mend shoelaces.  I think it’s great to have candles at home.

Everyone would probably agree with me that candles are evolving.  Different types of waxes are now used in candle making.  Aside from standard paraffin, there's natural alternatives with many benefits, like beeswax, soy wax and palm wax. 

Candles now come in tapers, pillars, jars, tin cans and even those adorable decorative candles like KasseL candles.  Buying them wholesale or for personal use even gets easier with online shopping.

KARMA SENSES Scented Pillar Candles

KARMA SENSES Soy Candle
in frosted Glass Bell Jar

Personally, I love buying things online and candles are just one of those that are on my list.  Besides, there are different benefits that you and I can get from buying candles online.

KARMA SENSES Scented Soy Candles
Glass Jars with Lid

• Convenience is definitely on the top of the list.  There's no need for you to dress up and deal with the traffic or parking space if you need to buy candles.  There is no shop hours that you need to remember because you can shop online anytime.  It doesn't really matter if you shop at 3pm or at 3am.  If the item you want is available, all you need to do is select it and pay for it. Some online shops offer free shipping so all you need to do is sit and wait for your beautiful candles to be delivered right at your doorstep.

• Big Savings.  It is actually cheaper if you purchase directly with the importer & distributor or the designer.  Aside from that, there are some online stores that offer rates and products that are only offered online.  However, the savings doesn't stop there.  The truth is, you can save more by buying online.  Think about the miscellaneous expenses that you incur when you leave home to shop for candles.  I'm talking about the parking tickets, gas, food and drinks.  Buying candles online can prevent you from buying unnecessary things on impulse.

MiKeRa Scented Soy Candle in Square Glass

• Variety.  Believe it or not but the choices online are endless.  Online stores like Alma Importers have value packs of mixed scents that you can get to maximize your savings.  Value packs are perfect for those who aren’t so sure about which candle scent to get.  Online shopping also allows you to check the different types of candles and designs depending on what you need

• Prompt Customer Service.  The beauty about buying candles online is that you are provided with full customer support.  You are given different means of reaching out to the company with the least amount of effort.  If you have questions about your purchase, you can give them a call, send an email, leave a message through their Facebook or Twitter accounts or leave a comment through their blogs.  You will also get a response almost immediately.

MiKeRa Scented Soy Candle
in Glass jar with Wooden Lid

Have I listed enough reasons to convince you to buy candles online?  Check out Alma Importers’ wide range of scented and unscented candles on our website. They are the designer, importer and distributor and can do doubt help you out with choosing from their wide range and with a special deal.

Also, Alma Importers currently have a special free freight deal for you: FREE FREIGHT for orders $60 and over!

KARMA SENSES Scented Soy Candles
in Decorative Tins

MiKeRa Scented CoCoSoy Candles
in Glass jar with Metal Lids

Relaxing Lavender Scent

What comes into your mind when you hear that the product is infused with lavender scent?  You will probably say either one of these words --- calming, soothing, relaxing, or healing.  Lavender is one of the most common scents used in aromatherapy.  It is also a favourite fragrance used in closets, soaps and clothing.

Lavender is a Mediterranean herb.  It was during the time of the Romans that this herb is added  to their bathwater and since then its scent has been associated with cleanliness. Lavender essential oil has anti-depressant, analgesic and antiseptic properties that bring about several benefits to those who use them.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender in Aromatherapy

Using the process of steam distillation, the lavender essential oils are extracted from the plant flowers, leaves and stems.  These essential oils are then used in different aromatherapy practices.  It is added in bathwater, used in massages and infused on incense sticks.  It can also be used for healing.

KARMA SENSES Lavender Rose & Sea Spray
Incense Sticks with Holder Gift Set

KARMA SENSES Large Square Reed Diffuser
Lavender Scent

If there is one thing that this scent is famous for is its ability to make people calm and relaxed.  There was a study in 2009 that the lavender scent helped ease anxiety in a group of people who we shown anxiety provoking clips.  Lavender also works when you're having a hard time falling asleep.  It slows down the nervous system's activity thereby making you feel less agitated.  A massage using lavender essential oil will do wonders to someone who's had a rough day or week.  If you're too busy to get a massage, a KarmaSenses lavender scented fragrant spray can do the trick.  Spray it inside your car, your office or your room and allow yourself to soak in its fragrance. Open up a Lavender Reed diffuser, or light up a lavender rose incense stick and take in the soothing aroma. You’ll feel better in not time!

The lavender essential oil has been used to treat alopecia, indigestion and can help boost your immunity.  It is also a cell generator so it can be used to treat burns, wounds, rashes and skin infection.

KARMA SENSES Lavender Fragrant Oil.
Contains Natural Fragrance & Essential Oils

KARMA SENSES Lavender Soy Candle

Beyond Aromatherapy

Did you know that lavender essential oil is not just for healing and aromatherapy? 

To the mums out there, you can now keep your kitchen or bathroom clean and pleasant smelling.  A diluted lavender oil can be used as a disinfectant.  You can use it to wash your floors and walls.

Animals can benefit from lavender essential oils too. Do you have a pet dog or cat?  Keep them fleas-free by dabbing lavender oil on their collar.  And if you happen to have a horse, apply a small amount of lavender oil just above their eyelids in order to keep the flies away from their eyes.

What about you?  Have you discovered any amazing uses of lavender? Share away....

Interesting Candle Uses

Candles have always been used as a source of light when it's dark.  It too is often used in decorating birthday cakes, creating a romantic atmosphere and in aromatherapy.  The interesting news is that candles can be used in so many fun and different ways.  Let's list down the ways:

 

Vanilla Coated Pillar Candles -
So Many handy uses!

• Waterproofing. There are instances where the labels on the packages get smeared caused by the weather.  Candles can remedy that.  After writing the recipient's address using a felt tip pen, rub a candle over the label.  You can also do that with your recipe cards so it won’t get destroyed if you happen to accidentally spill something on it in the kitchen.

• Fun Secret Messages. Do you recall those childhood days when you create those codes so others wouldn't understand what you've written? You can do that with candles too.  On a piece of paper, write your message using the candle and hand it over to your friend.  For your friend to know what your message is, you can ask her to use watercolor paints so she gets to read what you've written.

The humble candle. Not just a source of light.

• Magic Drawings.  For kids with toddlers, this can be a great art activity at home.  Draw an object or a shape on paper and ask your toddler to color the entire sheet so he could identify what you've drawn.  It could be a fun way of teaching different objects and colors using candle magic!

• Don’t you just hate slicing onions?  I do.  Everytime I do I feel as if I just finished watching a really heartbreaking movie. With candles, you don’t have to go through all the drama.  Light the candle and place it near the chopping board.  The gas emitted by the onions will be drawn to the flame instead of going to your eyes.  Try it and you’ll be glad that you did.

• Stuck Zip. If the zipper on your bag or on your jeans is stuck, candles can do the trick.  Lightly rub a candle on the teeth on both sides and that should smooth the way.

• Stuck Drawer. Say goodbye to stuck drawers that are hard to open.  I know.  It can get pretty annoying.  The solution -- rub the candle along the runners and your drawers should open with ease.

Candles are one versatile object that can be useful in so many ways.  What about you?  Have you discovered any fun and cool ways of using your candle?