Candle Buying Guide : eBay Guides

When considering buying candles a person needs to also consider many other factors.  Many people perfer popular brand name candles mostly for their excellent scents offered.  What people do not take into consideration are the hazards involved with these very same candles. 

Here are some important facts about regular wax candles:

When burning regular wax candles you subject yourself and family members to emission of 11 toxins, 3 of which are carcinogenic!   This is because regular wax candles are made from petroleum and the candle wicks have a lead center!

Burning wax candles also leaves a residue of soot throughout your home. 

Should a child or pet in your house ingest a piece of this type of candle, it could be harmful.

Buying these candles supports the oil industry and its ever escalating prices.

Every one who likes candles should consider SOY, which burns at keast 2X as long as a regular candle and holds its scent for unlimited time.

The facts surrounding soy are clear and simple:

Soy burns clean.  It has no toxins, little or no soot, and definitely no carcinogenic. 

Soy is a vegetable.  It is grown in the U. S. and is a renewable source which supports American farmers.

Most people who make soy candles use cotton core wicks, not lead.  (Please check with the maker for this information, it is very important).

Soy wax spills can be cleaned up by simply using warm water and soap.

In short, not everyone who enjoys candles makes healthy choices.  If you burn regular wax candles you are subjecting yourself and other household members to 11 toxins, much the same as cigarette smoke.  Soy should be your choice.  Remember Soy candles may be a little more expensive, but they burn 2X as long as a regular candles.  Check on EBay for a wonderful choice of Soy candles and burn safely.  Please do not forget to ask about the type of wicks used, as lead base wicks are also harmful.