Scented Candles...Some Second Thoughts

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It is raved that these scented candles could add a hint of romance to a meal or make taking a bath a real luxury. Yet, U.S. researchers have come to conclusions that the smoke produced by many of them is laced with toxins linked to cancer, asthma and eczema. After burning a variety of these scented candles and found those made of paraffin wax, the most common type, released potentially harmful amounts of chemicals such as toluene and benzene. Some of the pollutants have been linked to cancer, while others could trigger asthma attacks or skin complaints. Guess what? Most of those on sale in Britain, including many scented ones, are made of paraffin wax, a byproduct of the petroleum industry. However, all is bleak and hopeless for the scented candle lovers as there is still an alternative for you. Just be sure that the candles you choose are Beeswax and Soy candles, which are given a clean bill of health in the tests but may not be agreeable with your pockets. So, will you still continue your preference on scented candles? Do you have facts contrary to this report? Ref: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1207726/Candles-release-scents-laced-cancer-chemicals-warn-scientists.html