Share experience on how to make scented wax at home

Scented wax is loved by the majority of people because of its ability to create a pleasant scent for the room. However, that scent contains many risks that are harmful to the respiratory system. However, we can still create our own scented wax by making scented wax simply and safely as follows. Don’t forget to follow the article below by THT Vietnam .

Why is scented wax so popular?

The reason why scented wax is so popular is because it brings many uses and conveniences in cleaning the house. Besides, the scent of candles can quickly repel any unpleasant odors in the room.

At the same time, scented wax is also used to create a feeling of relaxation right at home. That is the essential reason why people rush to buy scented candles to experience the feeling of a true “spa” at home. Besides, scented wax also brings many uses that few people can expect such as:

Create a warm space and decorate the room

When your room is in a dark, damp and extremely cold place. Just use scented candles, you can completely change the whole place. Scented candles will help the room space brighter and warmer.

Scented wax helps create a warm space and decorate the room

On the other hand, thanks to the scent of candles, your room will always have a pleasant scent that helps to dispel unpleasant odors from other agents in the house such as: air conditioners, shoes, mold, etc.

Change mood, stimulate concentration  

According to research from experts, aromatherapy can improve sleep and anxiety in patients with coronary artery disease.

That is the proof that creating a scent for the room will help us feel more comfortable and relax our mind. At the same time, it will increase the brain’s ability to concentrate. 

Improve sleep quality

According to the above research, we can also see that scent will help us sleep better. The reason is, when our brain is relaxed and loose, it means you will fall asleep easier.

Scented wax creates a pleasant scent in the bedroom. 

So, whenever you feel sleepy, just light a candle and enjoy its scent, and relax your mind. Try it!

However, besides the good effects that scented candles bring, there are also some health hazards. Because to make scented wax, people will need a few chemicals to create scent and color for the candle.

Therefore, when we inhale too much of these substances, our respiratory system will be affected to some extent. Therefore, you should switch to using handmade candles instead of using other toxic scented wax products. Making scented wax at home is very simple, follow the article for more information!

How to make simple scented wax at home

Make room freshener with crayons and butter

Ingredients to prepare 

• Margarine (about 500g or more depending on the container)
• Essential oils (choose your favorite scent)
• Crayons
• Small glass or ceramic jars for candles
• wick
• wooden stick

How to do it

To make candle wax with butter and crayons, you just need to follow these steps:

• Microwave or heat the butter until it melts. Then pour the butter into a glass jar and stir until it is completely melted.
• Choose your favorite crayon or mix several colors together to create your own color. Melt the crayons and pour them into the jar of butter.
• Add 10-15 drops of essential oil to the wax bottle, stir well to mix the wax, butter and essential oil together.
• Place the string inside the jar and secure it in place by tying it to a wooden stick placed across the mouth of the jar. 
• To center the wick, tape the base of the wick to the bottom of the glass first, then fill it with the candle. Or tie a small pebble to the end and slowly lower the wick.  
• Then just wait for the wax to solidify and take it out to use.  

Using butter and crayons is the simplest way to make scented wax.

How to make handmade scented candles with gelatin powder

Ingredients to prepare

• 10g spoon of gelatin powder
• 500ml cold water
• Essential oils with scents you love
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 bottle of food coloring (used to color candles)

How to do it

How to make scented wax from these ingredients is also relatively simple as follows:

• Boil 500ml of water, then add 10g of gelatin powder and salt in a 1:1 ratio, stir until all ingredients are dissolved in the water. Put the mixture in a glass jar.
• Add 10 drops of your favorite food coloring along with 20 drops of essential oil to the mixture and continue stirring. 
• Still fix the wick in the center position similar to the above method and keep the wick straight. Wait for the mixture to solidify, we have a very useful handmade scented wax jar.     

Using gelatin powder to make room scented wax is a choice of many people. 

How to make scented candles at home with beeswax/soy wax and essential oils

Beeswax is made from honeycombs, while soy wax is refined from soybean oil. These are two purely natural ingredients so they will not harm human health.

Another special thing, using soy wax will avoid causing skin burns when wax accidentally falls on the skin. How to make scented candles from beeswax/soy wax as follows:

Beeswax is a commonly used ingredient to make scented wax. 

Ingredients to prepare

• Beeswax/soy wax
• Essential oils with the scent you want to use
• 1 bottle of food coloring (if you want to color the candle)
• jar 

How to do it

• Melt the beeswax/soy wax, stirring constantly until they are completely melted. 
• Add 15-20 drops of essential oil to create a scent for the candle, helping to effectively deodorize the air-conditioned room. Add about 10 drops of colorant and stir well to create color for the candle.
• The final step is to secure the wick and wait for the mixture to set as normal. 

How to make scented wax with baking soda

You will not expect that using baking soda is also one of the ways to make scented wax, right? With just the following method and without using a wick, you can also easily make scented wax at home.

Ingredients to prepare

• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• Essential oils with your favorite scent
• 1 sheet of metallic paper
• Hammer and nails
• jar with lid

How to do it

• Put baking soda in the jar you have prepared, then add a few drops of essential oil inside and close the jar tightly.
• Use a nail and hammer to punch small holes in the top of the lid to allow the scent to diffuse into the air.
• When not in use, you just need to cover the lid with metal foil to prevent the scent from evaporating. This method is relatively time-consuming because you have to punch holes in the lid. However, with this method, you do not need to burn to create a scent like the above methods. 

Notes when making scented wax at home

When making candles, you must choose the right wick according to the diameter of the cup to ensure that the wax is completely melted when burning the candle. Avoid the case of incomplete burning of the wax, which can easily cause the candle wick to shrink. 

If you find making scented candles at home too complicated, using scented wax from big brands like Carefor is a perfect choice.

Carefor scented wax has many types of scented wax with different scents such as jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, etc. Suitable for a variety of customer preferences. Although it cannot have the typical scents like scented candles, using Carefor scented wax instead will help you feel extremely convenient and satisfied when using it.

Above is a quick guide to making scented wax at home provided by THT Vietnam. We hope that the above information will be helpful to you.