Well, the toxic chemicals in most candle wax, for one. Many mass-produced candles are made from scented paraffin wax which releases all sorts of toxic chemicals into the air as they burn ...

Scented candles release harmful chemicals that may affect respiratory health. Experts share 5 ways to enjoy fragrances safely without compromising air quality.

There are a few different types of wax. The first and most common is paraffin, which you’ll find in lots of mainstream options like Yankee Candle and Bath & Body Works. Paraffin holds scent well ...

Other materials which have been used for candles more recently include spermaceti, a waxy material obtained from the sperm whale, paraffin, which is made from coal and oil shales, and bayberry wax, ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Wax artist Jordan Zwicky of Glow City Candles and her apprentice, Clerisca Ribourg, create handmade Halloween candles. They dip each candle to create 30 to 50 ...