Toxic fragrances: This is how candles damage your health and air quality!

Toxic fragrances: This is how candles damage your health and air quality!

Normandie, Frankreich - An alarming examination has shown that fragrance candles can be considerable risks to health. Researchers Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins from Ireland have found that dangerous chemicals are released when burning fragrance candles that affect interior air quality. In the magazine "The Conversation" they reported on fleeting organic compounds (VOCs) that arise during candlelight. These substances can irritate the airways and cause serious health damage such as headaches and an increased risk of cancer and asthma. The presence of benzene and formaldehyde, which is associated with leukemia and other serious diseases, is particularly alarming.

The dangers of fine dust pollution

Since fragrance candles produce more fine dust than their neutral counterparts, you can let the values in poorly ventilated rooms rise. Mishra and Coggins reported that the fine dust concentration can increase up to 15 times the limit values specified by the World Health Organization (WHO). These loads significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and strokes. To minimize dangers, the researchers recommend using fragrance candles in large, well -ventilated rooms and opening the windows.

In addition to chemical releases during the combustion, the factor "choice of candle" also comes into play. High -quality candelabra, like those of the renowned Maison Trudon, are known to be made of natural materials such as beeswax. These candles are not only luxurious, but could also represent a healthier alternative to synthetic fragrance candles that are enriched with harmful chemicals. The popular creations of the Maison Trudon come in various fragrance notes, which range from aroma to extravagant remarkable aromas. (You can find details of these creations on the website of Trudon .)