Romantic candles can lead to cancer

According to the latest published study in the American Chemical Society's annual conference, the smoke produced during the candle burning process is made from paraffin wax containing toxic ingredients, if used regularly, it is possible. energy leads to cancer .

According to the Daily Telegraph of the UK on August 20, US scientists conducted a study of regularly using paraffin candles. When putting a candle in one of the rooms to burn within 5 hours, using charcoal to absorb the chemicals released from the candle, then use the spectrometer to analyze the chemical composition obtained from coal. firewood.

The results showed that the chemical composition created during the candle burning process contained very high content of Toluele and Benzene , it could make us dizzy. Benzene is a chemical that everyone knows can lead to cancer, in cigarette smoke also contains this ingredient.

Amid Hamidi, a researcher at Carolina State University, said that ' sometimes burning candles is not a big effect, but if used regularly or in non-ventilated areas, such as burning candles in a bath toilets, these substances will accumulate over time and will increase the risk of serious illness. '

Researchers also point out that some people find themselves suffering from uncomfortable allergies in the room and respiratory organs, but they do not know that in fact they are the body's reactions in the environment. Smoke of candles caused.

Although the light of the flickering candles can create a romantic space for your dinner or bathroom, scientists still recommend that everyone be alert and use the appropriate amount of candles.