Fruity Sweet Mango Scent

Finally, mango season has arrived! Mango has always been my favourite fruit. When I was young I remembered smelling the fruit before I hand it over to my mother who would slice it open so I can enjoy its sweetness. 

 

For those who are not so familiar with it, mango is a tropical fruit that is either round or oval in shape.  Its skin colour depends on which region the fruit is grown and how much exposure it gets from the sun. In some regions the mango skin is somewhat reddish and in some, ripe mangoes are bright yellow in colour.

One Versatile Fruit

One thing that mangoes are known for is its versatility.  It can be eaten on its own as a nutritious and delicious snack.  Because it is a very flavourful fruit, it is added to different dishes.  Add it on to the lime juice, honey, mustard, poppy seeds and pepper, it can be used as a salad dressing.  Mango flavoured desserts are also one of the most well-loved like flans, cakes and yogurts.

Mangoes are one very healthy fruit.  It contains fiber and a range of vitamins and minerals. It increases immunity, improves skin complexion, maintains good vision, controls blood pressure and protects against cancer to name a few.

Do you know that you can make your own facial pack using mangoes to hydrate your face?  Mango scent is also infused in soaps, lotions and body baths.  The explanation is simple. The fruit has collagen that moisturizes and hydrates the skin.

Mangoes in Aromatherapy

Aside from the health benefits from eating the fruit, exposing yourself to its scent can help you gain full concentration on the task at hand. It also helps relieve depression symptoms.  Whenever you find yourself in situations where you feel unable to get things back on track, just pause for a while.  Light a mango-scented candle like that of MiKeRa Tropical Delights natural soy candle range, or the MiKeRa tropical pleasure range and you'll feel happier and be able focus get things in perspective again.

MiKeRa Mango Daiquiri
Scented Natural Soy Candle

MiKeRa Mango Daiquiri
Scented Natural Soy Candle in
Coloured Glass

The scent of mango also plays a big role in the beauty and fragrance industry. 

Lighting candles inside your office is often not permitted, although soy candles do not give off any soot or carcinogens and are very safe if burned correctly. Imagine working alongside a sweet, fresh smelling mango soy candle in a glass jar! Working would be a pleasure and you’d be able to concentrate better and your quality of work would likely rise!

MiKeRa Mango Daiquiri
Scented Natural Palm Pillar Candle

But if you cannot burn candles in your workplace, then the best way to to enjoy its fragrance is by wearing it!  Have you tried Mango Mandarin of Bath and Body Works?  Or maybe Miss Marissa's Tropical Perfume Oil? These are just some of the perfumes available in the market that are infused with the sweet mango scent. 

Have you tried any mango-scented products before?  We'd love to hear what you thought about it.

The Scent of Eucalyptus Mint

Two of the must-have essential oils at home are eucalyptus and peppermint.  These essential oils that were extracted from various plants have several therapeutic properties that make them useful for any household.

Eucalyptus

The eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from the eucalyptus plant. For years, the leaves of this plant were used by the Aborigines in Australia to disinfect the wounds and treat them for infection.  That's because it has a natural antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.  What's great about eucalyptus is its fresh and clean aroma that opens up your airways.  This scent is perfect for treating coughs, colds and congestion.  In addition to that, exposing yourself to its scent can help in treating mental exhaustion.

Eucalyptus essential oil can be used in different ways -- aromatically or topically. You can choose to diffuse it in the air, inhale it directly or apply it on to your skin with or without the combination of carrier oil.

Peppermint

Compared to other essential oils, the peppermint essential oil is more concentrated.  The peppermint plant is indigenous to Europe and is a cross between watermint and spearmint.

The peppermint essential oil has so many uses aside from just freshening your breath.  It has high menthol content and that gives that cooling sensation while alleviating discomfort.  The essential oils have antibacterial, antiviral, insecticidal and anti-inflammatory properties.  Peppermint essential oil is best in treating indigestion, colds/congestion, headache and stress.  It is also essential in heightening one's energy level.

Peppermint does more than providing relief to common health problems.  It can help you deal with ants too.  Put a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil on a cotton and put them directly into the pathway of the ants and they will for sure go away.  That’s because ants are not really big fans of the scent.

Mixing the Two

Mixing two essential oils is not something new.  Some people want to experiment with the essential oils they use and there are some oils that blend well with another.  One perfect example is the combination of eucalyptus and peppermint.

While the peppermint scent improves alertness and concentration, eucalyptus clears the mind.  If you are working on a project or an assignment, light you can choose to light a KARMA SENSES eucalyptus mint scented natural soy candle or a MiKeRa scented natural Palm wax pillar candle so you are able to focus well on your task at hand. And now, there is a fresh new range of soy candle in glass jars, 'forest secrets' which includes Deep Mint and Snow Eucalyptus scents, and they are unbelievably good. Light them up at the same time for an amazing hit of mint and eucalyptus.

Have you tried the eucalyptus mint scented pillar candles recently? Share with us your experience. 

MiKeRa 'forest secrets' natural soy candle
Snow Eucalyptus scent

MiKeRa 'forest secrets' natural soy candle
Deep Mint scent

MiKeRa scented palm wax pillar candle
Eucaluptus Mint scent

KARMA SENSES scented natural soy candle
Eucaluptus Mint scent

KARMA SENSES scented natural soy candle
Eucaluptus Mint scent

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

The Truth About Soy Candles

Soy Candles have been recently gaining popularity.  In fact it has even sparked a discussion on whether using soy wax is better than any other candle wax.

There are different types of waxes used in candle making.  To name a few are soy wax, beeswax, paraffin wax and palm wax.  Each candle wax has its own unique characteristics and properties and as a candle user, you’d have to decide which works best for you.

People nowadays are gearing more towards anything natural and organic. Mostly because they are taking into consideration how it affects the environment and their lifestyle.  This is also one of the reasons why most people now have strong preference to soy candles.

Soy Candles are made out of soy wax which is an alternative to paraffin.  Compared to paraffin which is a by-product of the crude oil refinement process, soy wax is made from soybeans.  It is in fact a type of vegetable oil.  However, regardless of how they are produced, both of them are tested safe, contrary to what others believed.

100% Natural Soy Candle in Reusable Coloured Glass

100% Natural Soy Candle in Large Frosted Bell Jar

Why Soy Candles Then?

Soy candles are all natural.  Soy wax produced by hydrogenating soybeans has low melting point with a not so solid texture.  This type of wax is suitable for making container candles because of such characteristics.  Our Soy candles are made from 100% natural soy wax that contains quality essential oils and pure cotton wicks.

Sustainability.  Soy wax comes from a renewable source.  One can always grow soy crops to maintain a steady supply of soybeans in order to produce sufficient amount of soy wax used for candle making.     

Tropical Delights 100% Natural Soy Candles
in Glass Jars with Wooden Lids

100% Natural Soy Candle in Decorative Tin

Soy wax burn slower compared to paraffin.  That means more time for you to enjoy the scent of your candles. Because it is slower to burn, this makes it more economical for candle buyers.

Soy candles only burns at 2 degrees above body temperature.  That's because soybean oil is incorporated in the wax resulting to a low melting point.  This also causes the scent of the candles to disperse faster because of the large size of liquid wax pool around the wick.  This wax pool is where the aromatic oils are before they evaporate into the atmosphere.

Wax spills from soy candles are easier to clean.  All you need is a hot soapy water as soy wax is water soluble.

Soot.  All candles produce soot including soy candles..  The only difference is, the soot produced by a soy candle is lighter that it's almost negligible, unlike the thick black soot produced by paraffins.

Whether you prefer paraffin or soy candles is up to you but we’re here to make the decision easier.  Alma Importers have a wide range of natural soy candles in different glass containers to choose from.  Feel free to visit our website and browse through our large range of soy candles.

Tropical Delight Coconut Rum 100% Natural Soy Candle

100% Natural Soy Candle in Jar with Lid

Re-Using Candle Glass Jars

Many candle lovers prefer buying glass jar soy candles.  That's because they come in attractive glass jars of different sizes and shapes and they are quite affordable too, just like the Karma Senses glass jar soy candles. 

We mentioned it on our previous post about soy candles that soy waxes are a lot more softer compared to other types of wax.  They burn cleaner too and they have low melting point.  It is because of these characteristics that they are placed inside a container.  I personally don't mind really because these containers are very pretty, especially when they have wooden or lsilver lids, and once the wax is consumed you can use the jars for something else.  It's exciting.  Just a little precaution though.  Never burn your glass candles all the way down or you risk breaking the glass.  If there is only half an inch of wax remaining on the glass jar, extinguish the flame right away.  Remove the wax and reuse the candle glass jar.

MiKeRa Natural CoCoSoy
Candles in Glass Jar with lids

KARMA SENSES Natural
Soy Candle in Glass Jar

How to reuse your used candle glass jar?

Removing the wax from the glass jar candle is quite simple.  Once the jar has cooled down, put it inside the freezer for an hour or two.  Low temperature causes the wax to shrink and it will be easier for you to remove it.  I used a dull knife in removing the rest of the wax.  Peel off the label and then clean the container.  Do you know that vinegar and baby oil can help remove the wax?  Soaking the container with a vinegar solution also helps remove the fragrance.  Once it's clean, you can use it for several things and I've listed a few nifty ideas that you can use it for.

MiKeRa Natural Soy Candles
in Coloured Glass Jar

MiKeRa Natural Soy Candle
in Glass Jar

What to do with you clean & empty candle glass jar?

●     Candle Refill.  If you've got several candle jars, you can find a soy candle refill.  It can be a lot cheaper than buying a new one.

●     Candle holder. Use the bigger soy candle jars as a container for your tea-light candles.  To make it more beautiful, you can fill the container halfway with sand or pebbles or even marbles and then place your tea-light candles on top.

●     Vases.  If you've got one of those huge glass jars, you can clean them and use them as vases and display them as a centerpiece.

●     Treat Jars.  Use the jars as container for treats like colourful candies and lollipops.  Or you can use one of those little ones, fill them up with jelly beans, put a ribbon on top and you can give that as a gift to brighten up someone's day.  As an alternative to those candy treats, you can also put mini biscuits.  I'd love to get me one of those.

●     Bathroom/Accessories Storage.  These adorable jars can make great containers for your cotton balls and q-tips.  You can also use them as containers for your colourful hair clips.

After reading this post, those glass jar soy candles will probably never look like just candles.  I’m sure you’ll envision them as one of those cool items that you can have in your homes. 

Do you use soy candles in glass jars? How do you reuse the jar once the candle has been used?

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