What the candle science shows When you burn a paraffin candle, it releases volatile organic compounds, or VOCs — gases that easily and quickly vaporize into the air at room temperature, said Dr.

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Just saying, maybe go easy with the candelabras. By Randall Munroe Where does a candle go when it burns, anyway? Is it healthy to be breathing in melted candle particles? How concerned should I be? — ...

A coconut candle being lit. In the soft glow of candlelight, few of us pause to consider what’s actually burning. As research sheds light on the composition of common mass-produced candles, Made Trade ...

(CNN) — If you’re a candle lover, you have probably seen some brands offer soy or beeswax versions as natural alternatives to typical wax options. But are conventional candles actually bad for you?