"And remember when they used to say that single women over the age of 35 were more likely to get killed by a terrorist than to get married? Okay, that was horrible but now our generation is also not getting married and, bonus!, real terrorists actually became part of our lives. So the stress of it all shows up on our faces making us look haggard!"
Cameron Diaz's quote maybe alarming but ... unfortunately it's true! Recently Secret teamed up with Refinery 29 and discovered what is the reality of modern stress among millennial women. Their studied found some unhealthy trends that impacted self-care and our ability to cope.
A survey of 1,000 millennial women ages 18-34: 43% Feel Unmotivated When Stressed and 27% Believe Stress Fuels Them To Do More
No worries here! Because we have the most versatile tool you can add to your self-care tool box! Adding the Sophie Blake NY Home collection of scented candles to these three environments can refresh your self-care routine with added health benefits.
1) Place scented candles in your work space
Beautifying your work area with a luxury candle can bring pretty but subtle in fragrance that can keep you focused throughout the day. Try Sophie Blake Home's new candle scent, Green Tea + Lemon. Powerful citrus scents like the lemongrass notes in this candle help brighten the mood and increase concentration ... perfect for keeping boss babes focused!
2) Fragrant candles to perfume your linens
Infusing your linens with the scent of luxury candles that smell good enough to relax you can add another layer of comfort and pampering. Try the Sophie Blake Home Egyptian Amber Candle. The soft and warm scent has an inviting blend of jasmine and lavender. Both scents work together to relieve stress, depression, headaches and insomnia. Linens perfumed with these scents seriously do bring on the beauty rest.
3) Lighting candles for yoga and meditation
Create a sacred and inviting space within a darkened room lit by candles. Try the Sophie Blake Home Oak Moss Candle. The deep and woodsy scent of oak moss and amber have restorative properties that are ideal for massage treatments and soothing irritation. The base note is anchored in sandalwood, which mimics the same benefits that people claim to receive from meditation. This candle is a perfect ten for getting you to a place of zen!
Bonus! Use candles to create an at home spa!
Light candles during your bath and skin care routine and turn your bathroom into relaxing spa environment. We recommend the Sophie Blake Home Egyptian Amber Candle for bedtime rituals and the Green Tea + Lemon Candle for an invigorating start to your morning.