Today I will share how to distinguish between paraffin candles and natural candles.
You may ask, why do we need to distinguish? Isn’t it enough to have a fragrance?
Actually, it is not, because there are great differences in the ingredients and effects of paraffin candles and natural candles. If you don’t pay attention, it may cause health problems for yourself and your family.
First of all, we need to know what paraffin is. Paraffin is a chemical extracted from petroleum. It is a cheap raw material for making candles, but it also has many disadvantages. For example:, paraffin releases toxic gases during combustion, such as benzene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, etc. These gases can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs, causing allergies, headaches, coughs and other symptoms.
Paraffin also produces black smoke and oil stains during combustion. These substances will pollute the air and furniture, affecting the appearance and cleanliness.paraffin usually adds some artificial flavors and pigments during the production process. These substances may also contain harmful chemical components, and the fragrance is not long-lasting and natural.
So, how should we distinguish between paraffin candles and natural candles? In fact, it is very simple, just look at the label and ingredients. Generally speaking, candles with paraffin wax will be marked with “paraffin wax” or “paraffinum liquidum”, while natural candles will be marked with “soy wax”, “beeswax”, “coconut wax”, etc. If there is no label or the ingredients are unclear, you can also judge by the following methods:
Smell: candles with paraffin wax usually have a pungent chemical smell, while natural candles have a fresh and natural fragrance.
Touch: candles with paraffin wax are usually harder and smoother, while natural candles are softer and rougher.
Touch: candles with paraffin wax usually produce black smoke and oil stains, while natural candles produce white or colorless clean flames.
So, I suggest that when you buy candles, you must pay attention to the difference between candles with paraffin wax and natural candles, and try to choose natural candles, because they have many advantages, such as:
- Natural candles are made of natural substances from plants or animals, do not contain any harmful chemicals, and are harmless to the human body and the environment.
- Natural candles release negative ions during the burning process, which can purify the air, eliminate odors, improve mood, and enhance immunity.
, Natural candles usually add some natural fragrances and essential oils, which can regulate emotions, relieve stress, improve sleep and promote health.
The fragrance of natural candles is usually long-lasting and natural, and you can choose different fragrances according to your preferences and occasions.
結論
When buying scented candles, you must pay attention to the ingredients. Try to buy natural waxes, such as coconut wax, beeswax, soy wax and palm wax, which are all natural candles.
