The big problem with scented candles
Many people see scented candles as a beautiful and easy way to mask unpleasant odors at home. And stores like Target and Anthropologie make soy or essential oil scented candles so people think they are not only creating a relaxing and fragrant atmosphere but that they are safe. But are they really? RELATED STORY: Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Pose Dangerous Health Risks “According to Anne Steinemann, an environmental pollutants expert who is a professor of civil engineering and the chair of sustainable cities at the University of Melbourne, certain candles may emit numerous types of potentially hazardous chemicals, such as benzene...
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