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PARAFFIN WAX…
ARE YOU READY TO STOP BURNING OIL? |  | STOP BURNING OIL…
The allure of a sweet smelling candle has seduced many of us. But, did
you know that many candles on the market today are doing you, your
family, and your pets more harm than good? Most candles on the market
today are made from paraffin wax. Do you know where paraffin comes
from? The process of making paraffin wax starts at the bottom of the
oil barrel. After petroleum is processed into diesel, gasoline, motor
oil, kerosene, and other fuels, the waste that has been rejected by the
gasoline industry is then whitened with industrial strength bleach, a
few other ingredients are added, and then you have the very wax that is
burning inside your homes.
Have you ever noticed black soot around the edge of your candle glass,
or on the walls or ceilings in your home? Well, that soot contains some
of the same toxins found in diesel fuel- no wonder it leaves a residue
on walls, ceilings, fabrics, and ventilation systems, and not to
mention the fact that you and your family are breathing it into your
lungs when you inhale! Paraffin wax emits 11 known toxins while
burning, including toluene, benzene, and formaldehyde, which are known
carcinogens. One study, by researchers at the University of Michigan,
found that such candles give off emissions that exceed the
Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for outdoor air quality
(let alone indoor air quality!). When we burn paraffin candles we are
greatly contributing to indoor air pollution inside our own homes.
If the dangers of using paraffin wax is not enough, many candle
manufacturers of both paraffin and “natural” wax candles often choose
to use a number of additives that are unhealthy to work with and
unhealthy to burn. Many of the common additives used in candle
manufacturing include chemical fragrance boosters, color and texture
enhancers, UV inhibitors, and wax stabilizers to name a few. They all
sound great, other than the fact that they can be quite toxic.
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| PURE LIGHT....
The Healthy Alternative
| | Pure Light candles are made from our own exclusive organic coconut wax,
pure essential oils, and an textile-grade cotton wick. That is it, pure
and simple. No petroleum products, no synthetic fragrances, no chemical
dyes, no lead wicks, and no carcinogens! We are firmly committed to
disclosing all of our ingredients and believe that in keeping it
simple, we are creating healthier products with integrity and honesty. |  | At Pure Light, "Clean, Natural, Healthy", is more than a motto, it is a
lifestyle. We are incredibly passionate about our candles and receive
great joy in creating a healthy glowing flame, one that promotes a
healthy lifestyle and a greener earth! So, rest assured and breathe
easy, and know that while burning a PURE LIGHT organic coconut wax
candle, you too are...lighting the path to a brighter future!
HEALTHY FOR THE EARTH
HEALTH FOR PEOPLE!
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For more information about the dangers of paraffin candles
please click on the following link: Article 1
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