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How to Buy CandlesBuy candles that are chemical-free and that don’t contain synthetic dyes or fragrances. The best candles are the beeswax and soy varieties.
Beeswax, a by-product of the honeycomb and flowers, is eco-friendly. Beeswax candles emit a low-soot, natural sweetness. 100% Beeswax candles are your more opaque longer burners. Try Archipelago Botanicals.
Soy candles (100% soy wax, non-GMO), also cool and low-soot burners, will burn at lower temperatures and longer than paraffin candles because they contain no petroleum waste, which releases toxins and allergens when they burn. Since soy wax, also eco-friendly, may be somewhat soft, soy candles typically come in their own containers. The harder soy candles are wax blends, like your soy pillar candles. Try the scented soy candles by Juicy Couture
Paraffin candles have been a solid tradition and they produce strong flames that burn well, preferably in well-ventilated or outside areas. That’s because of their crude oil and toxic base. Therefore, it’s worth it to take care with these, especially the scented candles. You can see that scenting a room can come at a very high price, if it means poor air quality and strong soot deposits on walls, in furniture and in lungs. So, only buy paraffin candles that boast the cleanest and safest formulation possible. Try the candles by Deco Breeze.
Organic candles and 100% natural scented candles are viable options for a safer aromatic environment. They are eco-friendly and biodegradable. Remember, organic and 100% natural mean that the essentials oils in the wax (not the wax itself) are organic. Be sure the wax is made from either vegetable, palm or soy oil. Shop the best quality, trusted brands. Archipelago also offers pure plant-based scented candles in eco-friendly wraps.
In essence, any scented or unscented candle, that is properly made for its type will not release harmful vapors or soot. Candles that are scent-saturated or that feel too soft or greasy emit a lot of carbon and don’t burn cleanly. Avoid slow-burning additives. Check out the varieties offered by ALOHA.
There should be no lead and no shiny wires in the wax or the wick of your candles. The length of the wick is important because, if it’s too long, there is the risk of rapid burn and unpredictable sparks of fire. Choose candles whose wicks are about ¼” to ½” long. Check the candles offered by Ambience and Aroma Naturals.
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