Are Candles Bad For You?

What elements in candles can be bad for you- there are the wicks, fragrances, and wax. Each one of these elements can contain bad byproducts and ingredients. Even leading candle manufacturers won’t disclose all their ingredients because they may lose their audience of the supportive fans. Avoid paraffin waxes they are byproducts of petroleum and release toxins such as toluene and benzine that can cause developmental and reproductive toxicity. These elements are as bad in the air as second hand smoke. Use candles that use plant based only waxes like Coconut, soy or beeswax. Fragrances, even the most premium ones, can host all kinds of bad elements like phthalates which cause reproductive issues, they can also host Carcinogenic Components. Conventional candles can release toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen, acetaldehyde, which is a probable human carcinogen, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s), some of which are known or suspected human carcinogens. Outside of the USA it is not uncommon to have candle wicks also made with Lead or zinc elements. Fumée Claire Candles are free of all these cancer causing bad elements and are made with only Coconut plant based wax no paraffin and fragrances guaranteed to be clean scented fragrances. We only use all cotton wicks to ensure proper burn and glow as well. We only produce candles without additives, or coloring which can also add harmful chemicals to the air you breathe.