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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

5 things safety experts warn to watch out for so you can pick truly non-toxic candles

A soy wax candle burning beside a small vase of fresh lavender flowers and an ornate gold based lamp, on a natural stone side table. .

It is a struggle to find anyone who doesn’t love a nice candle. They instantly make any home that little bit cozier while making rooms smell nice – what’s not to love?

Well, the toxic chemicals in most candle wax, for one. Many mass-produced candles are made from scented paraffin wax which releases all sorts of toxic chemicals into the air as they burn, from formaldehyde to VOCs – all of which can negatively impact your respiratory health.

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