Can scented candles really help you sleep?

Yes — scented candles can genuinely help you sleep by calming your mind, slowing your breathing, and creating a peaceful environment. When used properly, they become a powerful tool in your nighttime routine.

At Karessa Candles, we craft handmade soy wax candles with soothing, sleep-inducing fragrances that turn your bedroom into a restful sanctuary.

How do scented candles affect sleep?

When you inhale certain aromatherapy candle scents, the olfactory system sends signals to the brain’s limbic system — the part responsible for emotions and memories. This helps:

• Lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels

• Reduce anxiety

• Prepare the body for rest

Our lavender and chamomile blends are specially designed for sleep support.

Which candle scents are most effective for sleep?

The best sleep-supportive scents include:

• Lavender – Universally loved for calming nerves

• Chamomile – Gentle and herbal, reduces restlessness

• Sandalwood – Earthy and grounding

• Rose – Soft and emotionally comforting

• Vanilla – Smooth, sweet, and warm

Find these aromas in our sleep-focused candle jars designed for bedtime relaxation.

Can lighting a candle become a sleep ritual?

Absolutely. A consistent pre-bed ritual, like lighting a candle 30 minutes before sleeping, helps signal your brain that it's time to unwind.

Steps to try:

1. Light a calming candle

2. Dim other lights

3. Breathe deeply

4. Meditate or stretch

5. Blow out the candle safely before sleep

Build this habit with Karessa’s bedroom-friendly candle jars.

Are candles safe to use before sleep?

Yes, but with care:

• Never sleep with a candle burning

• Use it while you're awake and winding down

• Extinguish it before bed

• Use candles in jars with lids like our Karessa candle jars

Do Karessa Candles offer sleep-specific gift options?

Yes! We offer beautifully curated gift hampers featuring:

• Lavender

• Chamomile

• White Musk

• Scented tea lights and calming accessories

Perfect for gifting better rest to loved ones.

Where to buy the best candles to help sleep in India?

Karessa Candles offers:

• All Sleep Scents

• Candle Jars for Bedroom

• Soothing Gift Hampers

Feel the difference with every relaxing flame.