What is a toxin, what you should know and how to use candles safely.

Candles why are they triggers for allergy and asthma sufferers?

People who have these conditions have inflamed airways. They are more sensitive to chemical irritation this can lead to flare-ups. Fragrance is a common trigger and yes candles use fragrances. Some candle makers use paraffin, and this is also a trigger.

Note *All of Clean Burn Candles are paraffin free.

Candle allergy symptoms include:

Runny nose
Watery eyes
Sneezing
Stuffy nose
Tightness in your chest
Possibly hives or skin rashes
For me also tummy aches and irritable bowel

Headaches or migraines

Smells are known triggers for migraines or headaches around 95% of migraine patients say they are sensitive to smell, and it can worsen their migraines or headache. Most common causes are car fumes, cigarette smoke and fragrance.

So, we cater to the allergy sufferers by offering unscented, essential oil candles and natural candles that also are selected with only aromas that do not cause triggers like pine, tea tree, eucalyptus and more.

In saying this there are some fragrances that are lower in sensitivities and the use of them including the rate in which they are used can be lessened to reduce the effect. Here at Clean Burn Candle, we add between 6-8% fragrance load. Our fragrances are all approved by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), compliant and certified.

Our natural fragrances are made with a minimum of 80% plant-based ingredients and essential oils and fixed with a synthetic plant-based propylene glycol to ensure the scent is long lasting. They are phthalate free, vegan and cruelty free. They do not contain UV inhibitors, paraffin, mineral or palm oil.

They are Lia’s Garden, relax, Limoncello, Blu and we are testing fresh linen, peach and many more.

In society we love things that are strong and give a kick this makes us feel like we are in a fresh smelling place the natural scents do this but not with the kick. They are present and gentle allowing the scent to be subtle and a cleaner smell.

To have the kick you are looking for fragrances are the answer. Not all of them are for everyone and you must still select carefully because they are stronger minus the irritants but with the kick, so you have to be able to tolerate smell.

Fragrances are made with a combination of synthetic and natural components. To ensure the stability of a more complex scent. Some scents can not be made naturally so they are created. I keep it simple if you cannot distil it into an oil like say a pear or banana than it is man-made.

Our fragrance oils there are some Australia Made and others that are international.

Our Australia made are entirely phthalate and paraben free. They are- Calabria, La Lotus, 1 in a million, Espresso, Into the Woods, ME, Tiamo, Blue, Teatime.

Our Phthalate and paraben free IFRA approved fragrances include Caramella, Luxe, Uno,Paradiso, Passione, Zesty Coco, Jam Donut.

Our phthalate free IFRA approved are Coca Cola, Cointreau, Raspberry Kisses, Tonka bean and Vanilla, Cristalli Di Mare, Amante and Crema.

What is a phthalate? Is a group of chemicals used to make plastic durable and flexible in a word it is plastic.

What is a paraben? It is a group of chemicals used in small amounts as a preservative. https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/Parabens_FactSheet.html

Both elements are passed via urine and are quickly excreted.

In conclusion this is the whole purpose of my brand and why it was developed to bring joy , tranquility and peace the way a candle and fragrances should be . Comforting and pleasant for all to enjoy that’s why our brand is “designed with the art of comforting aromas”.

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