How to choose a good and save
scented candle
8 June 2022, 12:16 Am
Reporting from Klikdokter, experts say that the use of aromatherapy candles can harm health and the environment. Aromatherapy candles have the potential to produce toxins that can harm the body when inhaled. However, not all types of aromatherapy candles will generate this potential.
The types of candles that can be harmful to the body when inhaled are as follows:
The types of candles that can be harmful to the body when inhaled are as follows:
1. Made of paraffin wax
After research, paraffin wax contains a chemical substance that can be harmful to the health of our lungs. One of these substances is a carcinogenic substance that can cause cancer in the body. Diseases that can be caused are irritating to the lungs, exacerbating asthma and other respiratory problems.
For the wick of scented candles, it is better to avoid scented candles that use a wick with a metal core as shown in the picture. Because it can interfere with lung health caused by substances released called toxic substances.