Non Toxic Scented Candles and Organic Candles: Options for a Healthy House

Once upon a time I was the QUEEN of scented candles. I had them for every season and every occasion and I LOVED stock-piling them, burning them, giving them as gifts, shopping for them -- I love it all. Our house had that underlying fragrance of scented candles ALL the time -- and unknowingly, I absolutely loved it. So what changed and why did I ditch these toxic ambiance creators and instead go for organic candles?
Well, through a series of life events and finally opening my eyes to what was actually in the candles I had at home, I knew I had to make a change. It wasn’t until I really made myself look into the ingredients and materials used in scented candles that I finally saw what I was exposing myself and my family to toxin-wise. I think that’s often the first step -- forcing yourself to read and research a product that you really love but haven’t come to terms with yet. I hadn’t researched before because I didn’t WANT to read the bad stuff on scented candles. I wanted to live in my ignorant bliss and keep those candles burning.
And the reason I didn’t want to know what was in candles is because ultimately I was scared of the change I would feel I had to make. Change is often hard, and we like our routines and life just as is.
Once I realized that I could still freshen my home with a safe product and I didn’t have to ditch scented candles completely, I knew it was time to move forward. Knowing my options and finding organic candles that I loved was key in making a positive change for our house.
All my links for candles and products and studies is here: www.healthyhouseontheblock.co...

[@cutehouse4773]

Tysm this rlly help me and my bestie r thinking of starting a candle business and we don’t want anything toxic in it xx

[@hazel901009]

Thank you so much for the prezi presentation!

[@marthaclanton4575]

Awesome knowledge ! Thank you !

[@EL-wv5of]

Thank you so much for all work you do!! Love your channel!

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

You are so welcome!

[@kimberlygonzalez5639]

Love it, very informative thank you!

[@bunchesofbeautiful]

Wonderful information! Thank you 💛

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

You are so welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

[@MrColtonSparks]

Thank you so much for this video! It was super helpful. Thank you thank you!!!!

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

You are so welcome!

[@janelranee]

This is very informative!! Thank you so much! New subscriber!

[@SAMSARA0819]

Hi II learnned so much from you today you are amazing!

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

Thank you so much for being here!!

[@franzoliver8508]

Wow you must be a Amazing mother 💪

[@Allie-wm4ho]

What do you think about beef tallow candles homemade?

[@lashaslappey5152]

I loved your video it was so informative as a mother of 5 would you say the essential oil is safer than the fragrance oils?

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

YES! Essential Oils are a much better option than anything labeled as "fragrance". I like to find organic essential oils (Plant Therapy is who I used) to ensure no pesticides have been used.

[@pacman_]

I noticed that NaturalSloth uses what looks like a wooden wick. Are these just as good as cotton?

[@rawansje1666]

Thank you so much. I have little info bout candles and this was very informative 🧡 what do you think about coconut wax?

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

You're so welcome!! Yes! Coconut wax is a great alternative. Just make sure it doesn't contain any synthetic fragrance and you're good to go. 👍

[@rawansje1666]

@@Healthyhouseontheblock thanks !

[@childisharn475]

What about coconut wax?

[@aromeszenny]

Thank you so much for all those wonderful tips. I have 1 question for you: how about coconut wax, that is what i use in my candles and i made a lot of research and it a good altern ative to the expensive beeswax?

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

I would think that would be an excellent alternative!

[@wgdetective7034]

Have you heard that diffusers and essential oil vapours are not healthy to breathe in? Got rid of my diffuser after I looked into it. We are not meant to be breathing in essential oil vapours! Would love your opinion on this. Thanks. :)

[@maceel4255]

You are right!

[@vickielovesrandy]

Essential oils are hormone disrupters as well as central nervous system damage. You should not use them!

[@leticiaruvalcaba-arballo3181]

You are missing information is not noted as mention where to buy the candles.

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

All the links are listed in the blog post listed in the description :)

[@anitamarskamp]

Remember that beeswax does exist because of the honeybee industrie, Yes unfortunate it is an industrie were bees do not have a say in how the are kept anf treated with chemicals for varoa mites . I can tell you it is not pretty ....Many people are unaware of this.

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

Thank you so much for sharing this insight.

[@Healthyhouseontheblock]

Thank you so much for your insight on this.

[@anitamarskamp]

@@Healthyhouseontheblock you are welcome :)

[@Dynan117]

As a vegan, beeswax is not something I will buy. Bees make it for themselves. It is time for us to look after bees and this means not taking what they produce away from them. I will look into coconut wax.