Scented candles affect our health

And, if you are a fan of scented candles and have put them in various places of your abode for a therapeutic trip, then it’s time to reconsider. As the scented candles and home fresheners tend to contain chemicals that are harmful for us. 

According to experts at the Oregon Environmental Council, some of those chemicals could have a wide-range of health effects.

Some cases have been cited where the people have developed asthma and have become hypersensitive to the fragrances. Ashley Henry, a Portland resident, said, “I was a big fan of scented candles, but I had to eliminate use of those because of asthma problem,” KATU quoted her as saying. 
 
According to Jen Coleman at the Oregon Environmental Council, so-called "indoor air pollution" can cause a range of problems.

While others have complained of itchy eyes and cough due to the fragrance. And, if some smell lingers in the house, Coleman recommends to avoid masking the smell with fragrance, and instead try to increase circulation in the house.  

Coleman said there can be hundreds of chemicals that go into scented candles that consumers don't know about.

The Environmental Protection Agency reported there is evidence that phthalates cause birth defects and reproductive problems.

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