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Lighting scented candles at home gives it a good smell and also makes us relax, but it turns out that these candles are really not healthy for our heart.
Dr. Tamas Fendiks, a Hungarian doctor warns that these scented candles can cause migraines, eye problems and also increase the risk of respiratory problems. This
is because these candles emit polluting particles when lit, which can worsen asthma problems in people who suffer from them. Most candles are manufactured Paraffin wax, which is a byproduct of the oil refining chain. In a way, it's the bottom of the bottom in the residue left over from that process. When certain candles burn, they release toluene and benzene into the air, both of which are known carcinogens.
In a study conducted by the University of South Carolina, researchers compared candles based on petroleum and plant sources, in order to define the effect of their emissions. The researchers let the candles burn for up to six hours in a small box, and then analyzed the air quality in the box. The study concluded that candles based on paraffin (the most common type) emit toxic chemicals into the space, such as toluene and gasoline, and as we have already understood - it is not good for us.
The artificial fragrances that are added to candles are also dangerous, because according to the researchers "over the last 50 years, 80 to 90 percent of fragrances have been synthesized from petroleum and some of the chemicals common in scented products include acetone, phenol, toluene and benzyl acetate ".
Some people use oil-based burners instead of candles to avoid the disadvantage of the artificial fragrance that accompanies the candles, but these burners can also endanger our health.
It turns out that there is a chemical liquid in these oils that is found in studies to be linked to damage to the nervous system.
Cinnamaldehyde, an aromatic organic compound that is a yellowish viscous oily liquid sometimes used in cinnamon-scented candles, can cause skin problems and trigger an allergic reaction.
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If we go back to the candles for a moment, most of them as mentioned are made of paraffin which previous studies have found that this substance can cause cancer, but this is still subject to debate and has not been scientifically proven.
In addition, there are candles that contain wicks where the cotton is wrapped around another material such as metal and produce toxic soot, which may cause damage to the lungs.
"Whether it is artificial or natural, any foreign substance that we breathe may cause a chemical risk to our body," the experts explain, "They may not be carcinogenic, but these substances are a burden on the liver and our metabolic system is not ready to process them."
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