SCENTED SANCTUARY: CHOOSING NON-TOXIC CANDLES FOR A CLEANER HEALTHIER HOME

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You may have heard of the popular phrase scentscaping, this is where you use scent to try and evoke a feeling or mimic a previous environment within your home. It’s another way to personalise a space, which can be broken down even further by zoning rooms of the house. One way you can achieve this in your home is by using candles. Candles have been used for centuries to provide light and warmth, as well as to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. However, not all candles are created equal. Many candles on the market today are made from paraffin wax, a byproduct of petroleum, which can release harmful toxins into the air when burned, it’s also a non-renewable resource so production of this material has a significant environmental impact.

Toxic-free options made from waxes such as soy, beeswax or palm wax, are much less likely to cause respiratory issues, they release only natural and safe fumes and are made from sustainable, renewable resources so have a much smaller environmental footprint. They also burn longer!

These are 10 of the best toxic free candles on the market at the moment, use these options to enhance the sensory experience in your home by creating an ambiance through scent.

1. La’ F.E.M. - Made Trade 

2. The Refillable Plant-Based Candle from Grow Fragrance - Grow Fragrance

3. P.F Candle Co. - P.F Candle Co/ Urban Outfitters 

4. Ranger Station: Whiskey Glass Vessels - Ranger Station/ Amazon 

5. United By Blue: Keepsake Vessels - United by Blue 

6. Paddywax National Park Candles: Giving Back - Paddywax, Amazon, Urban Outfitters 

7.  Wax Buffalo: Small-Batch - Wax Buffalo 

8.  Eco Candle Co: Earth Friendly - Eco Candle Co., Amazon 

9. Uma: Non-Toxic - Uma, The Detox Market 

10. Hyggelight: Growing Candles -  Hyggelight, EarthHero