Wellness Wednesday: Wake Up to A Better You with Self-Empowerment in Your Nightly Rituals

PUBLISHED July 13th, 2022 06:00 am | UPDATED July 26th, 2022 01:19 pm

Since COVID-19 gloomed up our sunny shores, life has become intensely fast-paced, draining, and even more stressful. Amidst the infection count, trade disruptions and a general disconnect, what we often forget to discuss is the pandemic’s dire effects on our mental wellbeing and the symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia amongst the universal population.

Stuck in a whirlpool of emotions just like everybody else, Sophie Huang quickly realised the need and importance of self-care and thus, Innerfyre Co was born. In a bid to help individuals embrace themselves, she spent months researching to come up with products that bring a little light and positivity into our lives. Bringing self-care to consumers through scents, candles and essential oils are their weapons against mental health deterioration. Not only do they smell and look good, but they also have real mood-boosting, aromatherapeutic effects!

The next question is, then, how can aromatherapy aid in our self-empowerment regime, and how can we incorporate it to wake up to a better self? Thanks to the olfactory nerve, which runs through the nose straight to our brain, our sense of smell is linked to memories and emotions. The essential oils we inhale have a pharmacological effect in our body that can uplift our mood, relax the mind, and help us focus or breathe better. It’s scientifically proven too; a study revealed that incorporating lavender essential oil improves the quality of sleep, reduced stress, and led to higher vigour the next morning in young women and men.

Light Up The Self-Care Party

“Personally, I believe in the power of words. We use them to inspire, heal, and encourage,” says Sophie. There’s no denying that, but perhaps the words that we choose to use when talking about our selves are the ones that matter most. Innerfyre’s Affirmations Candles offer exactly that little boost of emotional encouragement and support that we all need from time to time.

Featuring strong, empowering messages like I Am Serene and I Am Unstoppable, the candles exude aromas of sandalwood, bergamot, and minty blood orange. Sophie adds, “With the affirmation statements that we chose for our candles, we hope to remind people that no matter what happens around them, they already have that inner beauty, wisdom, love and serenity that they need.”

Amongst our top picks is the best seller I AM LOVED Affirmation Candle (S$40), which sets the mood for a romantic and luxurious night full of self-love, with delicate aromatic florals like jasmine, lily and honeysuckle. The cherry on top? The accompanying rose quartz crystal that encourages feelings of love, friendship, deep inner healing and peace. For a grounding and energising mix, look no further than I AM ENOUGH Affirmation Candle (S$40), infused with lavender, eucalyptus and yuzu essential oils to wake up the senses. The flower agate crystal exudes vibrations for inspiration, establishing inner peace, and fostering empathy.

Bewitch the Mind, Ensnare the Senses

Take the empowerment to the next level by not just aligning your sense of smell but also your hearing loving, positive messages that make will spring any lacklustre day into a positive one. As you light the “I AM” Affirmation Candle of your choice, head on out to Innerfyre’s Spotify and pick one of the playlists that coincides for an immersive night of embracing and empowering all that you are.

Unwinding After a Hectic Day

Has it been an exhausting day? If you don’t feel like burning a candle, the Essential Oil Sprays from Innerfyre are the fuss-free key to igniting a restful night. Wake up feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the world with these fragrant sprays used  in your rooms, or directly on your pillows and linens. Made with a high percentage of essential oils and perfumer’s alcohol, our favourite is Sweet Dreams (S$36), a calming concoction of lavender, patchouli, and clary sage essential oils that banish the worries of the day and while you tuck yourself into bed.

For Wanderlusters

Having a penchant for travel doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your nightly self-care routine. Whether you’re on the plane, by the beach, or just dreaming at home, Innerfyre’s Wanderlust Series is a celebration of adventure and the spirit of travel. These versatile and convenient essential oil roll-ons are magic in a bottle, presenting evocative scents that transport you to a different land. With the Paris Essential Oil Roll-on Perfume (S$22), feel the City of Love surround you with scents of flower beds, freshly baked pastries, and artisanal chocolate – no less than those present down the wide streets of the Champs-Elysées.

Bonus: The Innerfyre Difference

Crucial to self-empowerment and self-care is caring for your surroundings and environment, and Innerfyre adopts the same ethos. Their products are made with sustainably sourced eco-friendly materials like coconut wax and rice bran wax – they burn more cleanly and emit zero soot particles. Candle wicks are produced from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood and paper whilst their bags are crafted with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified cotton. Packaging is also 100% recyclable and biodegradable!

In their ongoing collaboration with Simple Things, the curated Spark of Hope Gift Bundle (S$68) is a parcel of positivity and love that can encourage someone in your life, who may be going through a particularly difficult time. Including an Affirmation Candle, motivational matches, and stickers with empowering messages, 10% of the proceeds of this bundle are donated to Samaritans of Singapore, a non-profit, non-religious organisation dedicated to crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

To ignite your inner fire with empowering and meaningful messages of positivity and light, shop Innerfyre’s products here.