Choose Luxury Scented Candles For The Sake Of Your Health

You may be forgiven for thinking that there has  been a degree of debate  in recent times regarding whether scented candles pose a risk, serious or otherwise, to health. It seems that there is some alarm that scented candles  emit harmful compounds when when they are burned, that may even be carcinogenic. So are there any recommended precaurtions you should take if, you love yourscented candles? How do you pore over all the sheer abundance of information out there so as to come to an informed decision on whether it remains safe to use scented candles around te home? Well, first things first the most important thing to do is to approach the issue rationally. If you simply use the occasional scented candle now and then it  not an special cause for any alarm. If you often like to have scented candles burning at home - or even in the office - then  you may want to acquaint yourself with a little more imformation before you buy your next scented candle. Traditionally, most candles, including scented candles, were manufacturerd out of paraffin wax, which is of course, derived from pertroleum. Research has recently inclined to the view that lighting paraffin wax candles, in particular in a confined space, may be cause for concern if done regularly. The good news is that there are other options to pick from. You could decide to go for triple-milled paraffin wax candles which are much more highly refined, or else you could select candles which are manufactured from more natural, environmentally sound waxes including beeswax or one of the newer, more modern waxes, such as soy wax, coconut wax or vegetable wax, including candles made by luxury brands like True Grace candles and Yankee candles.  For instance, beeswax has been employed for making candlees for centuries and is one of the purest, and most expensive, waxes currently out there. Beeswax candles are extremely pure burning, so much so  that they act as a natural air purifier when lit, quite the opposite of paraffin wax candles with their unpleasant emissions. These more modern waxes also burn more cleanly that traditional waxes, which is a significant consideration whereindoor air quality is an issue. One other aspect of the candlemaking process which you should pay attention to is  the way in which the candle maker creates a particular scent. Again, it is a good idea to opt for candles which are made using natural fragrance extracts, such as essential plants oils, instead of candles which are made using synthetic fragrance compounds. Botanical extracts are entirely natural and safe and have been employed for many decades, even centuries, to create luxury perfumes and also as the basis of natural herbal medicines. If you make a conscious effort to choose scented candles created with these ingredients you can be sure that, far from harming your health, you willl actually receive all the therapeutic benefits of plants such as jasmine, sage or lavender when you burn a candle containing these scents. So, to quickly recap, if you are alarmed about the health benefits of scented candles it makes sense to choose candles made using premium ingredients, such as those made by companies like true grace candles, rather than mass market, factory-made alternatives.




The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store, where you will find a vast selection of home fragrances, including scented candles by True Grace candles and Yankee Candles