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by Taylor - January 6, 2025

12. How to Use Nontoxic Candles in Everyday Life

A couple years ago I wrote a blog post about the toxicity of candles.  It generally stated that conventional candles contain paraffin wax, lead-core wicks, and synthetic fragrance, which generally can all produce VOCs in your home. VOCs are volatile organic compounds that off gas in your home.  And, given that we spend so much

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by Taylor - October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

08. The Toxicity of Candles

Candles are associated with decadence and relaxation.  They fill your home with different scents and warmth.  Who doesn’t love to crawl up with a good book at the end of the night next to a lit candle?  Or, what about lighting candles for a dinner with your loved ones? What would you say if I

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