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Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 8:25 pm
While browsing through a little Fair Trade store in Jackson, Mississippi, I was thrilled to come across some 100% pure beeswax candles. I have some great candle sticks that have stood empty-handed for a little while now because I just had not gotten around to getting quality candles and I know how horrible most candles can be for your health.
It's ironic that candles are mostly burned in people's homes or offices to create a sweet or fresh smelling aroma, and yet candles are one of the biggest pollutants to indoor air quality. Unfortunately most candles (even some with pictures of plants and herbs on them) are made with synthetic, petroleum based oils for the fragrance. In addition the candles themselves are most commonly made from paraffin wax, which is a byproduct of the petroleum industry as well. When these candles are burned they release harmful amounts of chemicals, such as toluene and benzene, that have been linked to cancer, asthma, and eczema. Still furthermore, when a candle has a metal wick it can release lead, which can lead to neurological problems and more.
All in all, it's best to stick to beeswax and soy based candles with non-metallic wicks, as well as to make sure you know where the scent is coming from if it is a fragrant candle. There is plenty of information out there on this topic so feel free to do some more research on your own. But do remember, that no matter what kind of candle you're burning you always want to do so in a well ventilated area and you do not want to burn them every day, as that increases the soot build-up and potential health consequences. (That is if you do burn candles....I just got these for decoration to sit on top of my really great candle-sticks :)
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