Best Candles to Use in Your Bathroom
Everyone knows that a candle can be an improvement to any room in your home, but picking the right candle for each room can be harder than you might think. With that being said, the bathroom can be one of the best rooms to use candles in, since they can both add some ambiance and neutralize unpleasant odors. But what types of candles should you consider choosing for your bathroom?
Pick a Scent That Isn’t Overwhelming
We recommend a light, refreshing scent, such as citrus, mint, lavender, or vanilla, since a strong scent could be too overbearing in a room as small as a bathroom, which could lead to migraines.
Consider picking candles with scents like these:
Fresh ocean or rain
Forest scents
Light floral scents, such as lavender or rose
Citrus
Eucalyptus
Pick a Candle With a Good “Cold Throw”
“Cold Throw” refers to how the candle smells when it hasn’t even been lit. A candle with a good cold throw is great for a bathroom since you can enjoy the scent without feeling like you have to light the candle all the time. This also gives your bathroom a “base scent”, leaving it smelling great at all times!
Using candles with a good cold throw throughout your home can also be beneficial to your wallet-- if you don’t have to light your candles, you don’t have to replace them! (But we won’t shame you for buying more, even if you don’t have to replace them!)
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy candles can also be a great choice for your bathroom. After all, a bathroom can also be a peaceful place to relax in the bath after a long day. Here are some aromatherapy benefits to consider:
Bergamot may be beneficial for urinary tract and digestive health.
Eucalyptus can help to clear and relieve airways if you have a cold or the flu. When combined with spearmint or peppermint, it may also be helpful in reducing stress.
Lavender can be used to enhance sleep and relaxation and may be helpful in relieving headaches.
Lemon is said to be able to improve your mood by reducing symptoms of stress or depression.
Jasmine may be able to increase alertness.
Cedarwood may promote calming or soothing feelings and enhance relaxation.
Orange has been said to be an energizing scent.
Find Something You Love!
At the end of the day, what really matters is that you love the way your candle makes your bathroom smell. With the wide variety of choices and customization when it comes to candles, you’re sure to find one that is perfect for your bathroom, whether you’re looking for a soothing way to relax at the end of a long day or something to keep up the energy in your home, or simply looking to cover up those unpleasant bathroom odors.
