Can an ordinary candle produce the same effect? No because not a single drop of oil was mixed with it. The person can get this from a reputable store or online to be able to experience the difference. Most candles that are mixed with the oil are made from bee or soy wax. If this should be made from paraffin, the customer should not even bother buying it because this is petroleum based which is not good for the lungs. This is perhaps why the technique is also used in massage parlors and spas to relax customers. The use of essential oils is a practice that has been going on for centuries. It all started with the Greeks, who invented the crude way of distilling. The process of distillation was then used to extract the oils from the plants. If you wish to invigorate, treat yourself by lighting an invigorating aromatherapy candle that contain mixture of oils from the citrus and mint families such as peppermint, spearmint, basil, eucalyptus, or cedar, rosemary, cinnamon, geranium, cassia, and vanilla to stimulate and revitalize your senses quickly. The oil burners work just like the candles. Once it heats the liquid on the surface, this will turn into smoke that will enter through the nostrils sending a signal to the brain making one feel relaxed and refreshed. There are certain things people should know about using aromatherapy oil burners. This should be done at all times to prevent accidents from happening. It also helps invigorate your skin cells to promote new skin cell regeneration. Certain essential oils are also extremely useful for treating bacteria and fungal infection as well as inflammations. If you have dry skin, you can use rose, sandalwood, lavender and myrrh. If you have sensitive skin, try this aromatherapy recipe: combine 2 drops of chamomile with a drop each of myrrh and rose plus 2 ounces of jojoba or almond oil. This will also be a great gift during bridal or baby showers, anniversaries, birthdays and Valentines Day. Those who want to avoid the long lines at the checkout counter can also purchase these gift baskets online. A few of these can be added to the basket then paid using the credit card so this can be delivered to one s home.