Scientific and expert opinion on the safety of candles is mixed. Here’s how to make the best decision for you.

This palo santo–scented candle looks elegant ... burning shard of palo santo (an aromatic wood that originates from Latin America and is commonly used as incense). When this candle is burning ...

A new study conducted in Ireland has raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with burning scented candles ...

Believe it or not, a pine-scented candle is not your only way to achieve a Christmas-y smelling home! Try these sustainable ...

These are harmful to our health. Scented candles, which are cheap and made from paraffin wax (derived from petroleum ...

Paraffin candles also emit the VOCs polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ... the concentration of formaldehyde emitted from a lit strawberry-scented candle amounted to 2,098 parts per billion, which far ...

Candles, reed diffusers, room sprays and incense are popular gifts to give and receive among friends, coworkers, and family.

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Concerns about the safety of candles are rooted in the chemical reactions that occur when you burn them, as well as in the ...

Paraffin candles also emit the VOCs polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ... of formaldehyde emitted from a lit strawberry-scented candle amounted to 2,098 parts per billion, which far exceeds ...