Is Paraffin Wax Safe?

In the Nov/Dec 2000 edition of the Emagazine, Kathleen O'Neil wrote an article about a study involving both residential and industrial areas for toxic air contaminants. They found that chemical levels in the bodies of the subjects indicated they had received doses of pollutants in their homes five to seventy times higher than the highest outdoor levels. It should be noted that burning paraffin candles are listed in the article as contributing to the pollution contaminants. The eleven toxic compounds have been deemed "toxic air contaminants" by the State of California.

David Krause, an air quality expert, writing for the RSES Journal which is an official publication for the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society states, that "While soot is suspended in the air, room occupants are at risk of inhalation exposure. Since the particles are less than 1 micron in diameter, they can penetrate the deepest part of the lungs."

Do you know what candle soot is?

It's made up of the same components as diesel engine exhaust!

According to Mr. Krause the same could be said for candles produced with paraffin. Is this what you want in your lungs, your children's, your grandchildren?

Let's make a decision that if we don't know what's in our candles, then we won't burn them. Candles are wonderful, we all love them or many of us do, but going forward it is well worth your money, time, and effort to purchase natural gourmet candles produced and manufactured with renewable resources. For your health and for the health of those you love.

When you're looking for alternatives, please consider this:

* Select candles that burn clean
* Select candles that burn virtually soot free
* Find a quality company that cares about their product and their customer
* Find candles that are made with renewable resources and contain NATURAL wax

Natural waxes cost a bit more than paraffin waxes. But often times the money spent now is worth the product quality and safety in the long run. There is no comparison to a quality gourmet candle and your inexpensive, paraffin based "retail store" brand.

Make an informed decision today...toss out your paraffin candles and decide now, to purchase a better, safer, renewable candle product today. You won't be sorry that you did.

I've shared a lot of information with you regarding paraffin and natural wax candles.

You might be wondering why I researched this subject, or why it became important to me.

In an effort to find a work from home business opportunity I could be proud of, I stumbled upon a gourmet candle company that prides itself in manufacturing a candle with all-natural wax ingredients.

As I looked into the company I was extremely impressed and continue to be, with the product, the quality, the environmental concern. The fact that I share and sell a product manufactured in the USA and created with the environment in mind is something I take pride in.

Until this time, I hadn't looked into the hazards of candles, and like you, burned whatever smelled good at the moment. One of the problems was, the scent of a store-bought candle (most likely laden with paraffin) didn't last long, the candle never burned well, and I was allowing carcinogens to loft into my home and air.

Not too good!

I'm pleased to introduce to you a All Natural Wax Gourmet Candles. There are over 100 realistic, luscious scents and you will be pleased to know that they burn virtually soot free and clean.

The candles are used in fundraisers all over the country because of the wonderful quality and great value. Please contact me if this is something that would interest you.

We have added, a line of all natural Mineral Make-Up!

Did I tell you I work for a company that cares! Well, they do. They are constantly thinking of us and our good health as we move ahead!

If you are interested in the business opportunity for this company, and with it's compensation plan, who wouldn't be...please take a moment to visit my Natural Wax Gourmet Candles. There is also an option to join for free under the Associate Program. Give it a try...you won't be sorry that you did!

Again, it's about your health, your future, and your candles! Thank you for viewing my lens and have a super day!