According to the EPA, candles are a leading cause of indoor air pollution. Who would think that something so delicious smelling - and often pricey - would be so hazardous? And I’m not just talking fires.
Conventional candles are made from paraffin, a petroleum by-product that can aggravate asthma and others with breathing problems. Even more troublesome, some conventional candles off-gas volatile organic compounds, benzene, toluene, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethane and formaldehyde when lit, dispersing these chemicals in your home’s air. These chemicals carry a long list of potential harms and are known carcinogens. For these reasons, smoke from conventional candles has been likened to the smoke from cigarettes. If you wouldn’t light up in the living room then you may want to reconsider lighting that candle in the living room!
Fortunately, these chemicals can be avoided with soy and beeswax candles. Check out these candles from Mountain Rose Herbs. They have a great selection of scents and styles. They’re also a great company that you should be proud to support! You can also find them on Amazon and at Whole Foods.
