(ABS-CBN‎) MANILA — Working from home was a dream come true for most. But after a year into the pandemic, many found themselves more stressed after the setup erased the boundary between their work hours and personal life.

To help relax, re-energize, and cope with the unprecedented circumstance, a rising number of consumers turned to self-care products such as scented candles. In Asia, the interest in the item often used for aromatherapy soared by 236 percent during the lockdown period, e-commerce aggregator iPrice reported.

Among the business-minded Filipinos who took advantage of the growing trend to keep afloat was fragrance company Simoy Ng Haraya. The local business managed to significantly increase its sales amid the global crisis after transforming some of its best-selling perfumes into soy candles.