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It's holiday season and candles could be one of the biggest gifting items. Who can go wrong with a candle right? Well maybe not so right. Candles can be pretty toxic substances. Even the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and American Lung Association have acknowledged it. The waxes are usually made of Paraffin (gasoline byproduct which causes that soot), the wicks are made of lead and don't even get me started with the synthetic fragrances.
Best case scenario you end up being drowsy and fatigued by your candles. Worst case you end up with kidney damage, nervous system disorders or reproductive issues. You can read more about the toxicity of candles at http://www.care2.com/greenliving/are-scented-candles-making-you-sick.html#ixzz2mTXbvvJE
Perhaps Rihanna is aware of the health effects burning paraffin candles have, which is why she opts for soy candles. According to E! online Rihanna requires Archipelago Botanicals Black Forest Soy candle in every dressing room on her Diamonds tour.
Coyote Ugly Actress Izabella Miko promotes parrafin-free apricot oil, coconut butter and beeswax in her Eco-luxury candle line that's pure enough even pour on your skin. The sex industry was one of the first to come up with that concept, but she takes it one step further with her reclaimed green votive glass and sustainable wood wick.
With cancer rates skyrocketing gifting the right candle can make all of the difference. Candles are a toxin we can really prevent. Purchasing candles made of vegetable waxes like soy, palm or coconut with a cotton wick is such a no-brainer. Beeswax candles are the best you can buy, but I don't find many for fragrance, only decoration.
Please check out more candle tips at: http://erinsfaces.blogspot.com/2013/05/current-obsession-eco-friendly-candles.html
