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The Down Side Of Romantic, Candle-Lit Dinners: An Unrecognized Source Of Indoor Air

A study presented at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) reports that paraffin wax candles, most commonly used for romantic ambiance and fragrance, are an unrecognized source of indoor air pollution that can cause allergy symptoms and respiratory irritation. Beeswax or soy candles are recommended as an alternative.

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