Candles were originally used for lighting up the darkness but throughout times they have evolved to a tool used to set the mood and more recently for aromatherapy purposes. Scented oils had been previously used for aromatherapy but it wasn't until recently that candles became a mainstream way of relaxation through aromatherapy. Previously paraffin wax candles were the main type of candles on the market. But now, due to the environmental movements happening recently, natural soy wax is making it's way to being the main base for candles. Since paraffin wax is made from petroleum it is natural that environmentalists would want to cease the use for paraffin candles. Some say that paraffin candles produce harmful toxins through the burning and smoke from the candles. Soy smoke is said to be ok for humans because of it's natural beginnings. Soy candles also do not produce as much soot and last longer than paraffin wax candles because of their cooler burning temperature. Soy wax, along with many other uses for the bean, is pushing out beeswax be the choice when it comes to natural wax. One of the reasons it is beating out beeswax is the cost to produce it, greatly favors soy wax. Natural soy wax candles have a great scent throw. A candle’s scent throw is defined as the ability of a candle to distribute it’s fragrance throughout a room. Because of this, it makes natural soy candles better for aromatherapy products than paraffin candles or beeswax candles. For a positive effect on your body use these helpful hints to select the correct scented natural soy wax candles for the right aromatherapy need. For a relaxing and calming effect light a candle scented with Jasmine or Lavender and that is colored with muted calming colors like a pale green or a pale blue. For a pick me up select a candle that is scented with citrus items like lemons, grapefruit, or oranges. The best colors to pick for stimulating candles are bright colors like reds, yellow, and oranges. Aromatherapy has been around for a long time and it really does work. If it didn’t work many people and companies would not market products around the aromatherapy technique. So the next time you are in the market for a candle select a natural soy candle because it is great for both you and the environment. Many people are buying natural soy wax candles for the following reasons it helps save the environment; just say no to soot, toxins, and other bad things that petroleum based paraffin wax products have in them; help American farmers; and above all else you save money because the natural soy wax candles burn longer than the paraffin based candles