Candela has been a traditional ornament of the list for centuries; occasions and locations are incomplete without candles. No matter what type of candle you use, either marble candle, scented candle, or spa candle, it is necessary to check its ingredients. Before any arrangements and presentations, our priority is our health, and if health suffers by any element we should be avoided and even banned in our lives.
Difference Between Beneficial and Toxic Candles
Here are four types of the candle which are made by different core candles wicks
- Zinc wicks
- Cotton wicks
- Paper wicks
- Wood wicks
Zinc Wicks/lead Wicks
Zinc wicks are long-lasting and more rigid than the other two types of winking; its structure which made of zinc, stands the wicks straight, but this type is harmful to human health and dangerous for patients. While the burning candle releases vaporous organic compounds and particulate matter in the environment, this particulate matter is contained miniature partials and droplets which can enter your lungs and cause a different type of lungs diseases, during burning this type of candle also release a gas which is more dangerous for asthma and heart patient.
The uses of the element of lead are not for a friendly human environment so, in 2003, some of the countries banned this type of wick.
Cotton Wicks
This type of wick is made of cotton which is a human-friendly material, thick or hard cord cotton is used as a wick. There are no side effects of this type.
Paper Wicks
All types of papers like notebook paper, toilet paper or towel paper are commonly used as a paper wick for candle and burn as long as others, this type of wick is also considered harmless for nature like a cotton wick.
Wood Wicks
This type is highly recommended because of its material, this wick made of natural elements soy, palm, coconut, and beeswax. These natural materials are free from side effects so the wood wick is known as a good choice of candles.
Side Effects of Scented Candles
After the selection of wicks types the next category is you want to observe the candle type, either it is scented or non-scented. There are vast verities of fragrances in candles which are precocious and also expensive but besides this, there are certain effects whether good or bad only if these scents are made by natural products are good for human nature but if there are chemical-based material which is synthetic fragrances are mostly harmful, mostly in use chemicals are alcohol, formaldehyde, limonene, petroleum, distillates and esters. These chemicals are harmful to human nature and the environment and cause different diseases like headache, dizziness and asthma. Most allergies happen by these chemicals. These are highly dangerous for heart patients and cancer patients.
Conclusion
Although candles are the most favorite and attractive decoration in any gathering or function, the selection of candles is a very important step, avoid the toxic candles like zinc and lead wicks candles and also artificial scented candles, these cause dangerous effects on health, as health should always be a number one priority.
