The main role of candles is to create a living fire at home. And the contemplation of fire, as scientists have proven, lowers blood pressure, calms and helps our nervous system to relax.
Which candles are safe for health
If you are not so categorical, eat honey and do not mind honeycombs, then beeswax candles are your option. They are natural, environmentally friendly, do not emit toxic substances during combustion, do not smoke, which makes their use convenient and safe.
High-quality candles are made from bees or vegetable wax: coconut, soy, apricot. They are safe, keep the aroma well and melt evenly when burned, which means that the candle lasts for a long time. Inexpensive candles are usually made from paraffin obtained from the distillation of petroleum.
Also, wax candles with poor cleaning have an unpleasant odor. It is better not to buy such candles. Technical paraffin of a low degree of purification during combustion emits toxic substances toluene and benzene.
Which candles burn the longest
Paraffin candles burn on average in 20-30 minutes, wax candles can burn up to an hour. Stearic is the golden mean. The duration of its burning is 40-45 minutes. Do not abuse paraffin candles by burning them one by one.
