Aromatherapy Wax Melts – Six Ways

With the holiday season coming up fast, it’s a great time to start thinking about home scents and handmade gifts. Scented wax melts (also called tarts) are a wonderful option for adding natural aroma to your home – perfect for sprucing up your place before company comes over. Aromatherapy Wax Melts are also a great way to help you cope with this lovely (but sometimes challenging) time of year.

Aromatherapy Wax Melts are extremely easy to make and to use. You can use any combination of natural aromatic ingredients to scent your tarts. Our favorites are Essential Oils, Absolutes, and aromatic CO2 Extracts. Just be sure to check any essential oils for counter-indications before use. Some essential oils can aggravate certain medical conditions, so it’s important to make sure the oils you are using are safe for everyone in your household. You can learn more about Essential Oil Safety at Naha.org.

We used plain Beeswax to make our Aromatherapy Wax Melts, but soy wax is another popular ingredient to use as a base. Some artisans prefer blending soy wax and/or refined coconut oil into their melts to help them melt more quickly. While beeswax melts will take longer to melt, they generally throw scent better and last longer than soy based melts.

Aromatherapy Wax Melts

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (120 grams or about 1/2 cup) Beeswax Pellets
• Essential Oils

Directions

1. Heat beeswax until fully melted.
2. Add essential oils, stir well, and pour into mold.
3. Allow wax to cool and harden completely before moving.

To Use

Place single tart in candle or electric powered wax warmer. Allow tart to melt as scent releases. Additional essential oil may be added after scent dissipates.

Essential Oil Blends

Relaxation

• 30 drops Clary Sage
• 10 drops Lemon
• 10 drops Lavender

Happiness

• 10 drops Rose
• 30 drops Sandalwood
• 10 drops Sweet Orange

Energy

• 20 drops Basil
• 10 drops Cypress
• 20 drops White Grapefruit

Clarity

• 10 drops Basil
• 20 drops Rosemary
• 20 drops Cypress

Sleepytime

• 20 drops German Chamomile
• 10 drops Roman Chamomile
• 10 drops Mandarin

Meditation

• 20 drops Sandalwood
• 20 drops Spearmint
• 10 drops Juniper
• 10 drops Pine Needle

Find more aromatherapy and aromatic recipe blends on Aromaweb.com and at Modern Soapmaking’s Essential Oil Calculator.