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Are candles bad for you? A candle maker's honest answer!

— Cheryl Holmes
Tagged: clean candles Eco-friendly candles health lifestyle Non toxic candles phthalate free candles Soy Wax candles wellness

Do scented candles give you headaches, make you feel unwell or trigger your asthma? As a candle maker with allergic asthma and chemical sensitivities who became unwell from conventional candle ingredients, I have a very personal and research-backed perspective on this question.

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Why ‘Non-Toxic’ Isn’t Just a Buzzword to Me - A Candle Maker’s Personal Journey

— Cheryl Holmes
Tagged: candle making Candles clean candles non toxic Non toxic candles personal journey phthalate free candles

What happens when candle making affects your health? When you're faced with the very real possibility that you might have to give up on your dream?

This is the personal story behind my journey with chemical sensitivity, allergic asthma, and the serious health challenges that came with it. I spent months researching how to make candles without the ingredients that were making me unwell. “Non-toxic” isn’t just a trend for me. It’s the result of lived experience, deep research, and a commitment to creating candles in the safest, cleanest way I can.