The potential health effects of burning paraffin—a petroleum-derived wax, commonly used in candles because it’s cheap, stable, and easy to mold—are less clear.

The material does not have a ton of research surrounding it, but the few studies that have been conducted came to mixed conclusions. In short, the data does not directly indicate that the paraffin ...

A soak in a steamy tub, surrounded by candles sure seems like a great way to unwind. But new research suggests that burning certain kinds of candles may generate indoor air pollutants.

However, few studies on candle emissions or their potential effects on human health exist, and conclusions from the research are mixed. There is no overall conclusion that paraffin candles either ...

But a study has claimed that candles made of paraffin, which the majority are, can cause a number of health issues - including asthma, breathing difficulties and even lung cancer. Read more: Bath ...

It’s thought 81 per cent of people in the UK regularly use air care products such as candles and reed diffusers to scent their homes. However, most scented candles are made from paraffin wax ...

Burning candles does not produce high enough temperatures to combust the heavy molecules contained in paraffin wax completely, the researchers said. This led to the formation and emission of ...