| Before electricity, candles were mostly used for | | | | candles are in churches and for other religious |
| lighting. Today they are used for their light and | | | | purposes. |
| beauty. They freshen the air; they create a special | | | | Lighting with candles becomes more and more |
| mood, their light means guidance and purity. Candles | | | | popular not only due to the large selection of |
| are special, magic and fascinating. Some might say | | | | fragrances, but to the variety of shapes, sizes and |
| that candles provide natural light because they burn - | | | | colors as well. The materials vary as well: was, |
| and fire is a natural element. Others will say that | | | | paraffin, soy to name just a few. |
| candles provide natural light with artificial means. No | | | | Soy candles are the healthiest of all. They are made |
| matter how we look at it, candles do emanate the | | | | of a mixture of hydrogenated soybean oils and the |
| most beautiful light. | | | | advantage is that they burn clean and they are |
| Once upon a time candles were used for general | | | | nontoxic, unlike traditional paraffin candles. |
| lighting purposes. Today they are used for interior | | | | Chemicals found in paraffin are toxic, carcinogenic and |
| decorations. Candlelight still stands for romance, | | | | neuro-toxic. They might cause breathing problems, |
| sensuality and beauty. And the best part is that this | | | | heart and circulatory conditions and might even |
| generally inexpensive luxury evolves each day. Candle | | | | damage the nervous system. That means, if you like |
| manufacturers understand that the purpose of | | | | candles choose the ones that least endanger your |
| candles goes beyond lighting and they create candles | | | | health. Any candle that generates a black smoke is a |
| with the most mesmerizing flavors: vanilla, chocolate, | | | | toxic candle. |
| lily, orange, cinnamon and so on - thousands of | | | | It's true that soy candles are a bit more expensive, |
| flavors to satisfy any taste. | | | | but they are worth the price when health and |
| From all the ancient symbols, the human race still | | | | environmental issues are considered. Besides soy |
| holds dear, the candle is probably the most popular | | | | candles burn longer, are cooler (they don't generate |
| and one that will never cease to exist. In many | | | | as much heat as normal candles), distribute better |
| cultures, the light of a candle has a purifying role. | | | | flagrances and they are water soluble - meaning that |
| Smokers light up candles to neutralize the bad scents | | | | their wax will not stain your fabrics or furniture. |
| of burned tobacco and nicotine. | | | | Compared to paraffin candles they produce up to |
| Lovers use candles to create a romantic atmosphere | | | | 90% less soot. |
| and many people use candles in the bathroom, while | | | | Even more: they are the less likely to produce allergic |
| the bath, to enhance the mood of the room with a | | | | reactions. Overall a healthy choice! In conclusion, if |
| positive energy. Candles are also used in | | | | you consider candles for lighting or decorative |
| aromatherapy - either in the flavored form or in a | | | | purposes, you should also be aware of their impact |
| non-scented form (in aromatherapy lamps) and | | | | on the environment and on your health. |
| meditation. And you certainly know how popular | | | | |