Best Scented Candles for Aromatherapy, Anxiety & Sleep under £30

Aromatherapy Candles are a fantastic, effective and affordable way to boost your mood and help, in a totally natural and chemical free way with all kinds of ailments. From Aromatherapy candles for anxiety and relaxation, to calming candles for sleep and even shifting headaches. 

We've listed our 10 best aromatherapy candles we think you will love. The great thing is that all of these are Soy wax candles and 100% handmade in the UK from natural ingredients and essential oils. They're also cruelty-free and all packaged in zero plastic!

About the ranking - we've listed our top 10 scented candles but not in any priority order as they all vary in price, scent, size etc. In each case we've added this info for you as well as a link to the candle to check it out for yourself. 

Candle # 1
Smoked Sage & Sea Salt - Vintage Vegan Handpoured Soy Candle


Reminiscent of ocean waves, the fresh sea air and hints of sage. The perfect fragrance to unwind or invigorate. 100% Soy wax candle, vegan and eco-friendly with a natural cotton wick and presented in a reusable hessian pouch. 

Good for: Cleansing, clarity, mindfulness & air purity
Scents: Smoke Sage, Sea Salt
Price: £14.99
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Candle # 2
Eucalyptus & Lavender Woodwick Tin Candle

Smooth out your day with a tender yet minty aroma. Gentle Sunrise - best for a refreshing morning or a calming evening. Eucalyptus & Lavender Soy Wax Candle in a tin with a wood wick perfumed with essential oils. These woodwick candles are available in a range of scents and have a delightful crackle and burn sound and smell which enhance the experience. Ideal size and travel tin makes it great for taking to hotels or on vacation too. 

Good for: Concentration, decongestion, vitality & focus
Scents: Eucalyptus, mint & lavender essential oils
Price: £12.95
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Candle # 3
"Uplift" Large aromatherapy soy candle by Nala

BERGAMOT - With both citrusy and light floral notes, this will awake your senses. RED MANDARIN - This warm, cheering oil holds sweet and citrus notes with radiance enhancing benefits. WHITE GRAPEFRUIT - Energy releasing, the tangy and sweet aroma awakens the mind.

Good for: Alertness, radiance & energy boost
Scents: Bergamot, Red Mandarin, Grapefruit essential oils
Price: £27.50
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Candle # 4
"Calm" Aromatherapy Essential Oils Candle - Lemon & Eucalyptus

Handpoured in Cheshire, this gorgeous scented candle uses essential oils of English lavender, lemon and eucalyptus especially combined to create an aromatherapy experience that will uplift, refresh and relax your body, mind and soul.  Perfect for a daytime nap, massage or as a gift to someone you care for. 

Also available in our large 3 wick collection for 50 hours burn time.

Good for: Brightness, clarity, revitalising, aromatherapy massage, concentration
Scents: Lemon essential oil, lavender & eucalyptus
Price: £15.95
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Candle # 5
Forest Nordic Purity Candle

It's no secret that spending time outdoors makes us happier, less stressed, more creative and more socially connected. That's why we are bringing the outdoors, indoors.Nature has inspired our latest creations, to help escape the hectic pace of everyday life and breathe in the best of the outdoors scenes.

Forest evokes the calm and purity of the Nordic forest. Crafted with organic, high-quality essential oils and eco-friendly soy wax our candles are vegan, cruelty-free, and completely safe to burn.

Good for: Feeling connected with Nature, clarity, wellness, meditation
Scents: Pine, Fern, Moss, Cedarwood bark and verbena
Price: £17.99
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Candle # 6
Chamomile & Geranium Woodwick Tin Candle


Reminds you of a sunny summer day in a botanical garden.Best for relaxing on a warm summer evening after a day in the garden.
Chamomile - Helps to relieve anxiety and promote sleep.
Geranium - Known to help with depression, anxiety and stress.
Soy Wax woodwick candle in handy travel tin with pure cotton wick.

Good for: Anxiety, depression, stress & sleep
Scents: Chamomile, Geranium and Lemon Essential Oil
Price £12.99
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Candle # 7
"Rejuvenate" Pine & Clary Sage Large Aromatherapy Candle

PINE: The invigorating aroma stimulates and focuses your mind and body with its crisp and woody properties. PATCHOULI: The deep earthy and musky tones provides clarity and concentration to the mind. CLARY SAGE: The warm, nutty scent of the outdoors provides euphoric senses to increase confidence and happiness.

Good for: Focus, Concentration, Confidence
Scents: Pine, Patchouli & Clary Sage
Price: £27.50
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Candle # 8
"Eve" Siberian Pine, Cedarwood & Eucalyptus 

Discover the best of both worlds with this sophisticated matching Reed Diffuser & Candle Gift Set from Sissie Green, the latest British fragrancers taking the scent world by storm. Usually sold separately, www.wicksandreeds.com is pleased to offer you this perfect gift set which includes:

1 x "Eve" Natural reed diffuser (150ml amber glass bottle + stylish black reeds)
1 x "Eve" Handpoured Soy Wax candle in amber glass jar

This fragrance surmises winter all in one. It carries Pine on all levels starting with the base being teamed with Cedarwood and Musk leading to top notes of Eucalyptus and Siberian Pine. All ingredients used are vegan, animal friendly, cruelty free and the base for the room diffuser is Sweet Almond oil.

Good for: Relaxation, comfort, anxiety, vitality
Scents: Siberian Pine, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus & Musk
Price: £29.99
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Candle # 9
100% Pure Beeswax Candles

Ok this one is more of a category than a specific candle but here's why:
Pure Beeswax candles make great aromatherapy candles without being overpowering or even necessarily perfuming a room. The contain negative ions as well as being made of pollen and nectar gathered from the many wildflowers that wild bees forage. All of our beeswax candles are 100% Pure English beeswax and are great for a very natural aromatherapy session, guaranteed to leave you feel detoxed and refreshed. 

Good for: Air purifying, anxiety, headaches
Scents: Natural beeswax, pollen & floral nectars
Price: £9.99 +
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Candle # 10
Lavender Candle - Vintage Vegan of London

Good for: Deep Sleep, Aches & tiredness, Soothing
Scents: Pure lavender essential oil
Price: £14.99
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As well as our relaxing candles, take a look at our collection of aromatherapy oils and aromatherapy diffuser products here

Wicks & Reeds is a family run independent business specialising in UK Handmade Home & Body Fragrances that are 100% natural, cruelty-free, & eco-friendly. All of our products are made by regional artisans in small batches for a true unique and authentic experience. 

Discover our full range of scented candles here 

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Be well
W&R