A soak in a steamy tub, surrounded by candles sure seems like a great way to unwind. But new research suggests that burning certain kinds of candles may generate indoor air pollutants. Researchers at ...

Research about scented candles and their emissions is limited, but experts say candle lovers may want to think twice about their next purchase. Candles have been made from a variety of waxes, but most ...

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? And if ...

The most common wax used in candle-making, paraffin is made from fossil fuels—hence its newly controversial reputation. In 2009, researchers at South Carolina State University found that burning ...

If you’re thinking about buying a candle this holiday season, you’re not alone. Consumers spend more than $2 billion on candles annually, according to the National Candle Association — but before you ...

A: No. Candles can be anything but harmless. Candle manufacturers, unlike the pesticide people, aren't required to list or disclose any hazardous, toxic or carcinogenic compounds used in their ...

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 explains that a growing ...

The table is set. Rose petals are scattered. Barry White is playing. Romantic, perhaps (some would say corny) – but that candlelit dinner may also be releasing cancerous chemicals into the air, ...