When you light a few candles or not, you immediately add some ambiance and warmth to a room. The flickering light looks very nice, but unfortunately some candles can be quite harmful to you and your health. Here is the effect of lighting candles on our health...
Many homes have candles on a coffee table or table that look quite stylish. The light emitted by candles, especially preferred by women, gives them calmness and peace. These are popular decorative items and they can decorate any room and make it look warm and cozy. They may look nice and comfortable, but candles are not always a good idea for your health.
LIGHTING CANDLES CAN BE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH
As soon as you light a candle, an unhealthy substance can be released. Most are made from paraffin, which is made from petroleum. When you light paraffin-based candles, chemicals such as benzene can be released. These substances can have an irritating effect on your respiratory tract.
IS IT HEALTHY TO BURN CANDLES?
Unfortunately, paraffin isn't the only problem. A candle's wick may contain lead. It is illegal to sell candles with lead wicks in some countries, but this is not the case everywhere. You are on vacation and do you see a beautiful candle? Check if the wick is lead free.Similar to room fragrances, scented candles, potpourri and incense can also be harmful to health. When candles burn, they emit organic chemicals such as acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, naphthalene into the air. Although the black soot residue formed by the burning of the candle is primarily made of carbon, it may contain phthalates and volatile organic compounds (such as benzene, toluene). While they can be inhaled from the air, they are easily attracted to electrically charged surfaces (such as televisions, computers, plastic sheets). It is known that these substances can cause cancer and nervous system damage. In addition, the lead found in some candle wicks can also interfere with the soot of the candle. Lead can cause nervous system damage and learning difficulties, especially in children. The burning of candles also releases polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These substances
ALTERNATIVE
Fortunately, you don't need to completely remove candles from your home. As we said, many contain paraffin, but not all. There are also candles made from soy or beeswax. Will you buy new candles? Make sure it's made from these natural ingredients.
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