There are men who also appreciate getting something like this as a gift. The trick is finding the right scent that the person will like. This can also be given for just about any occasion and it is not only during Christmas. This will also be a great gift during bridal or baby showers, anniversaries, birthdays and Valentines Day. It is the essential oil that was mixed into it during production, which is released as the fire melts away the wax. Aromatherapy itself may not cure someone with a serious illness such as depression but it has been proven to make the person relax to start over again tomorrow. Can an ordinary candle produce the same effect? Those days are gone now as the person can buy a kit and bring it out whenever it is needed. The customer can just buy it from a reputable store and have this stored in a cool and dry place so this will just as effective like the day it was purchased. Not everyone is familiar with aromatherapy. Those who have time can sign up for a class to learn the various properties and uses of each of the oils. However, to be able to get the full benefit of aromatherapy, you must get serious and learn all about the topical application of aromatherapy essential oils to affected areas for a full experience of healing. What better way to incorporate topical application of essential oils than using it for an aromatherapy massage. People who claim otherwise should not be trusted. Aromatherapy indirectly helps but it does not directly cure the problem. Another benefit that aromatherapy provides in the improvement in common ailments such as indigestion, acne and other skin problems and also PMS and menstruation. The therapy has been known to help stop dysmenorrhea, a condition wherein a person feels pain in the abdominal area due to menstruation. But, because of the emergence of modern healing, this practice of healing using scents slowly disappeared. But now, the impact of using essential oils in healing has regained it rightful place. Blended with the term "aromatherapy," essential oils now play an in important role in holistic therapy healing not only the body but the mind and emotions as well.