Why We Love Aromatherapy

As the seasons shift, there’s a quiet comfort in bringing natural scents into your space. At Shophouse Studio, we craft our candles with essential oils not just for their fragrance, but for the subtle ways they can enhance your day. Aromatherapy—the practice of using plant-derived oils to support well-being—offers a simple, effective way to create moments of calm or clarity. Let’s look at how these oils work, what they can do, and why they’re at the heart of our all-natural candles.

What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are concentrated extracts distilled from plants—think lavender flowers, citrus peels, or eucalyptus leaves. Each oil carries the plant’s natural scent and properties, captured through careful processes like steam distillation or cold pressing. Unlike synthetic fragrances, which rely on artificial compounds, essential oils stay true to their origins. In our essential oil candles, we pair them with a blend of beeswax and coconut wax to release their aromas gently and evenly, filling your home with authentic fragrance.

How Aromatherapy Works
Aromatherapy isn’t about complicated rituals—it’s about how scents connect with you. When you light one of our non-toxic candles, the essential oils release compounds into the air. As you breathe them in, they can influence your mood or focus. Research, like studies from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, suggests that certain oils interact with the brain’s limbic system, which handles emotions and memory. It’s a subtle effect, not a cure, but it’s enough to make a difference in your daily routine.

Some Of The Oils We Love and Their Benefits
Our candles feature a range of essential oils, each chosen for its distinct character:

Lavender: Known for its soothing floral scent, lavender can help ease tension after a long day. It’s a favorite for unwinding with a book or settling into sleep, which is why we love the Bulgarian Lavender Candle Jar for relaxing evenings!

Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon: Citrus oils bring a bright, uplifting note and are great for mornings when you need a gentle boost or for refreshing a room. You'll find these energizing scents in the Citrus Honeycomb candle, crafted with warm Atlas Cedarwood to ground and balance the rich, zesty top notes.

Cinnamon: Warm and spicy, cinnamon adds a cozy feel, perfect for cooler months when you want to feel grounded and cheerful. We especially love the Cinnamon Spiced Coffee candle infused with real Arabica bean coffee extract to perk us up as seasons change.

We choose essential oils for our candles because they’re a natural alternative to synthetic scents. While all oils release some volatile organic compounds (VOCs), those from plants are generally gentler than the chemicals in artificial fragrances which can irritate. Paired with our beeswax and coconut wax blend, they create a non-toxic candle that burns smoothly and spreads fragrance without harsh additives. It’s a thoughtful way to enjoy scent while keeping your space—and your air—closer to nature.

Ready to explore aromatherapy? Browse our collection and find an all-natural candle that speaks to you. It’s a small way to make your home feel just right.