This Is Why Scented Candles Are Risk For Health. Know Reasons

Scented candles are candles made of wax and fragrance oil, and when heated, they release a therapeutic aroma.

Although scented candles are widely praised for its therapeutic benefits, science suggests that these practices could negatively impact human health.

Check out these interesting findings by the National Library of Medicine on scented candles.

As per a study done on environmental test chambers, scented candles can release harmful gasses that can contaminate the environment.

Scented candles are well-known asthma and allergy irritants.

Exposing yourself too frequently to scented candles can cause urothelial cancer.

Burning too much of scented candles can expose you to “dangerous levels of organic pollutants”.

Opt for candles that are made with beeswax, soy wax, and essential oils.

Keep yourself away from purchasing scented candles that are manufactured using paraffin, synthetic perfumes or any other artificial materials.

Lastly, make sure to ventilate the space to remove toxins and other chemical compounds produced by burning.