If you’re still wracking your brain for Christmas gifts which won’t break the bank or (even worse) someone’s just handed you an unexpected present which requires reciprocation (aghhhh) then you may want to check out The Glade® Aromatherapy collection.

You’re probably familiar with Glade®– they’ve been making household air fresheners since 1956 (not often I can say ‘before my time’ these days) but you may not be aware that they do a luxurious range of aromatherapy candles and reed diffusers – yes I was surprised too.

The candles are large and will last for ages. I tried the Moment of Zen (Lavender and Sandalwood). Even as I opened the candle the sensual aroma of the essential oils hit me, and once lit, the scent soon filled the room. The Reed Diffuser, as you can see from the photo is a nice size and the amber glass bottle not only looks attractive but also combats light-induced deterioration. In fact the fragrance lasts for 45 days, creating a warm welcome for visitors right over the holiday period.

I’m always keen to view the ingredients in candles and fragrant oils – and I was delighted that SC Johnson, the makers of Glade®, have the full list easily available. Importantly, none of these contain parabens, phthalates, nitro-musks, artificial colours or dyes and any artificial ingredients comply to stringent safety standards. They’ve also been designed with a regard to sustainability and use reusable and recyclable packaging.

Each scent has been uniquely crafted with a dual blend of premium essential oils and, besides Moment of Zen, the range also includes:

• Calm Mind® created with Bergamot & Lemongrass

• Pure Happiness® blended with Orange & Neroli

But there’s more good news – these lovely gifts don’t cost the earth and the collection is available from all major resellers including Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, and Amazon. The RRP is just £12.00 for the candles and also for the reed diffusers, but check out the Where to buy button on the Glade website and you’ll find some real bargains – for example Wilko are selling them for just £6 each at the moment.  Customers will also receive a free 3-month CALM membership with a minimum £12 purchase of Glade® Aromatherapy products – so what are you waiting for? Buy, Gift, Enjoy.

By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows

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