# Self-Care Candle Collections Anecdote Candles' Relax and Recharge Range Inspires Self-Care Rituals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-care-candle References: [newbeauty](https://www.newbeauty.com/wellness-candles-trend/) & [anecdotecandles](https://anecdotecandles.com/collections/relax-recharge) Anecdote Candles launched a collection of [self-care candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dream-collection-by-rituals) under its new Relax and Recharge range. Created to inspire moments of self-care, the candle collection shares fragrances that are uplifting yet calming, and as ever, each product was inspired by a story. The Relax and Recharge range includes a Self Care candle in mint and eucalyptus, as well as others like Meditation, Coffee Break. A candle called Home Cycle rounds out the collection and it's said to capture the essence of "wheels spinning on the road to nowhere." Interest in [novelty and sculptural candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpoured-candle) increased before the pandemic but sales surged once people started spending more time at home. Candles not only provide a sense of comfort and help to make the atmosphere at home cozier, they also inspire [moments of mindfulness and relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-far-niente-candle). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-care Candle Collections:** Candles are a growing trend for self-care and relaxation, inspiring innovative shapes and scents for a more personalized sensory experience. - **Home Wellness Accessories:** Wellness home accessories, such as candles, have found a renewed sense of focus as people look for ways to make home more cozy and conducive to self-care. - **Mindfulness Rituals:** Candles are a popular item in mindfulness and relaxation rituals, reflecting a broader trend towards wellness lifestyles and their integration into daily routines. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can focus on developing more wellness and mindfulness-focused product lines and collaborations, leaning into the trend of self-care, and considering novel and sculptural candle designs. - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Beauty and personal care industry can leverage the candles as an opportunity to create self-care routines and experiences, with packaging and messaging focusing on the sensory experience, relaxation, and mindfulness. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality industry can focus on leveraging candles as a way to create ambiance and sensory experiences that are conducive to relaxation, self-care, and stress relief upon the guests' arrival. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Care Reminder Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/me-time-candle.md) - [Sleep-Inspired Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepinspired-candle.md) - [Wellness-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yankee-candle-well-living.md) - [Functional Artisanal Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-candle-collection.md) - [Better-For-You Soy Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonday.md) - [Mindful Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-candle.md) - [Cosy Nights-Inspired Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosy-nights-collection.md) - [Calming Fun-Loving Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbound-glo.md) - [Neuroscientifically Crafted Scented Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuroscientifically-crafted-scented-candles.md)