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- Annie B. Bond
- May 11, 2000
- 1:44 am
- 40 comments
Pure beeswax and vegetable-oil-based candles are the healthiest
choices for us and for the environment. We have a range of helpful
information about candles on Care2, from how to make beeswax
candles yourself, to the dangers of candle soot, to how to safely
remove dripped candle wax, and resources. Here is an index page for
it all:
Candle soot can cause indoor air pollution. Make sure you don’t burn candles with metal wicks and be aware that aromatherapy candles can cause serious soot problems but for health and for objects such as computers. Some mistakenly think that the soot they are getting from their candls is coming from their furnace. For more on soot, read this.
Tips for Making Safe Candles Yourself: How-to Guide.
Paraffin is a petroleum product, which is not a renewable resource and causes pollution in its production.
Pure beeswax and vegetable oil candles are readily available. Some brands include Beeswax Candles; Pure Light Candles; and Pure Essential Oil Candles.
Read more: Home, Health & Safety
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may
not reflect those of
Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers.
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Lauren W. you are so correct. Straws are another plastic we really don't need. They, like the plas…
WAY COOL
Nothing much I would see myself doing...
good idea, thanks
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Ploughcroft
thanks for sharing
Using natural ingredients ...yes! ...thank you.
Good to know,thanks for sharing
Love our mother nature as to our mum
Thank you so much!
Thanks
good info
OK there seems to be credible evidence about paraffin and fragrances being harmful. But no one has any info on any of these other alternatives. Just saying they are natural doesn't mean anything at all.
WARNING TAKEN! but maybe we shouldn't be burning any of this stuff at all???
Any bio-chemist in the group??
It would be nice if people did not use the comment section to sell their candles and other wares, it is like junk mail in the comment section.
If you do not cease and desist I will start selling bridges made by my township on this site, so be warned. The bridges are made out of bees wax so that cars can soundless pass over them. They have a tendency to melt and fall apart on hot and humid days but what is a little entertainment?
Bees wax is a delightful candle. Interesting, did not know that burning some candles would do damage to my dear computer! I knew that some of the cheaper candles with toxic ingredients could do a lot of damage in time to one's health but the poor computer! I imagine it also is a health threat to many of our pets.
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