Candles: The Good, The Bad and the NOT so Eco-Friendly
I had a very Zen moment during my last massage. I seriously needed one after a second hurricane stint in my town in two weeks due to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Aside from the Zen and some of my upper trapezius tension relieved, I had some enlightenment about one of our favorite decorating accents, the candle. My therapist was so gung-ho on how important it is to choose soy and beeswax candles only. These are the reasons why:
- Regular candles are made of paraffin, which is a by-product of petroleum, which is a fossil fuel, get it? It’s just bad for you. Soy and beeswax on the other hand are eco-friendly and sustainable products.
2. Paraffin candles burn faster. Beeswax has the highest melting point and so they burn the longest. Soy candles are next best as far as burning time.
Soy candles burns clean with little or no soot whereas beeswax candles actually emits negative ions that cleans the air of allergens and other toxins.
Zen, relaxation and helpful information, needless to say I had a fabulous massage. I will definitely make a smarter choice next time I go candle shopping. Hmmm, not sure if one of my favorite candle makers, Point a la Ligne (who made this yummy tower of French macaroons candle) is using beeswax or soy yet in making their fabulous candles.
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