Scented paraffin candle swap to Beeswax or flameless

Why make the swap

• Why switch to beeswax or flameless

  An LED candle burns nothing, so it suits nurseries and homes with kids and pets. If you light a real candle, unscented beeswax skips added fragrance; burn fewer and keep them out of drafts, which the study’s authors say can lower exposure.

• What's the concern with scented paraffin candle

  In a 2021 lab study in the journal Indoor Air, five candle types burning in moving air gave off particles that were mostly soot. They also gave off ultrafine particles, nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.

• General information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing or have a health condition.

• Good to know before you buy

  Beeswax does not ‘purify’ the air. In a 2021 lab study of five candle types, the wax and wick changed how much soot came off, but soot made up most of the particles from every candle.

  CANDLE IDEA LED flameless pillar candles with timer, 4/5/6", 3-pack: No flame and no remote: a switch underneath starts a 6-hour timer. Takes 2 AA batteries each, not included.

• Sources (1)

  1. Andersen et al. 2021, Indoor Air: five candle types burning in moving air; soot, ultrafine particles, NOx, formaldehyde (opens in a new tab)

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