How regular candles are harming your health and introducing toxic-free candles

A scented candle can often be the perfect mood-setter for a relaxing or romantic evening at home. Who doesn’t love to light a fragrance candle after a busy day and sit back and unwind?

Well, if you are burning a candle made from paraffin wax, studies say you are harming your health and polluting your indoor air.

A study by researchers at the University of Michigan reveals that candles made from paraffin wax give off emissions like toluene, benzene, and formaldehyde. All of these are known carcinogens.

An article from ABC-15 Arizona, states:

“While there have been no definitive studies determining the long term effect of candle exposure, Arizona allergist Dr. Stuart Agren says the chemicals emitted by certain candles, especially heavily-scented ones, are similar to the fumes released by automobile exhausts.”

So, if you don’t like the thought of breathing in CAR FUMES in your living room, look for candles made from beeswax, soy or coconut wax. Also make sure your candles are lead free and free of chemical fragrance (it will say ESSENTIAL OILS on the label).

Pure Plant Home Toxic-Free Candles

I found this new collection of toxic-free candles. These are high quality, hand-poured coconut wax candles with real plant-based essential oils. They also have no petrochemicals, synthetic fragrance, artificial dyes or colorants. The line is called Pure Plant Home, made by Aromatherapy and Healthy Living Expert Tina Rocca. I am happy to announce I’m now selling these candles in my online store!

The candles in Pure Plant Home’s coconut wax candle collection are hand-made fresh daily with unbleached cotton wicks and come in 8 extraordinary aromas:Luxurious aromas from PURE ESSENTIAL OILS are Mandarin Orange & Lemongrass, Lavender & Orange Blossom, Clove, Cardamom & Vanilla, Wildcrafted French Lavender, Italian Bergamot & Lime, Valencia Orange & Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine & Vanilla and Ginger & Vanilla Planifolia.

Candle styles include clear glass jars, brown apothecary jars, vintage gold travel tins and a boxes of votives. Prices range from $12.00 to $25.00. Here’s a sampling of styles:

These are stylish, toxic-free candles that smell AMAZING with real mood-enhancing essential oils versus synthetic fragrance…a welcome alternative to light up any home and warm your heart.

~ Here’s to ENLIGHTenment,