Beeswax Candles - The Healthy Alternative
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 2:43 PM
If you enjoy burning candles in your home, you may be interested in the health benefits of burning pure, natural beeswax candles.
· Beeswax is the only wax that is proven to emit negative ions that clean the air when burned. No other candle can purify the air and eliminate odours naturally. Scented candles only mask odours and do not eliminate them. Beeswax candles have a natural, subtle aromatic honey fragrance.
· Pure beeswax candles can be beneficial for people who have allergies, asthma or headaches due to burning paraffin and scented candles. They are environmentally friendly with a longer, cleaner and non-toxic burn.
· Beeswax is the cleanest burning wax there is. Paraffin is derived from mineral oil; it burns dirty and fast, covering our homes in candle soot. Tiny soot particles linger in the air, and are said to be carcinogenic, as they are easily inhaled. In contrast when 100% pure beeswax candles have wicks trimmed to ¼” and are burned in an environment free of drafts, soot and smoke are not generated, keeping your home clean.
· Beeswax is sustainable, non-drip and produces a brighter flame. Beeswax candles can also last up to three times longer than paraffin candles.
So perhaps I have given you some good reasons to switch over to beeswax candles. They are hard to find on the high street, and even on the internet, the best quality is not always on offer.
What you should be looking out for are the solid beeswax candles, not the honeycomb ones. That's because the honeycomb candles are rolled and, depending on the craftsmanship, may burn unevenly. Solid candles (cast in a mould) are much better, and you can find some examples on my website here:
http://www.cosmicstore.co.uk/index_files/BeeswaxCandles.htm
I'm currently offering a great 3 for 2 offer on the small candles - a great money-saving opportunity for you to experience the benefits for yourself.
Once you've used them, you'll never want to revert to burning paraffin candles again.
Best wishes,
Christiane
www.cosmicstore.co.uk
