Candles aren’t good for you? What?! How can the soft, gentle light and sweet scent of a candle be anything but beneficial? Easily, it turns out. Many conventional candles are loaded with all sorts of synthetic fragrance and color, petroleum by-products, even lead and metal wicks that can lead to toxic soot landing in your home and in your lungs. No good. That’s why I seek out safe candles made from either soy or beeswax and scented with nothing but plant essential oils. These healthy lights are more expensive for sure, but they usually last a long time and fill your space with a clean, fresh scent. These days, I’m partial to Simply Organic’s Humble Lavender Beeswax candle, the ultimate accompaniment to a soak in the tub or while enjoying a quiet evening with a book. Or, if you’re a hyperactive, multi-tasking working urban mama like me, while jamming out in front of the computer. Lavender is prized for its calming affects. Give it a shot.
