(CNN) — If you’re a candle lover, you have probably seen some brands offer soy or beeswax versions as natural alternatives to typical wax options. But are conventional candles actually bad for you?

If you’re a candle lover, you have probably seen some brands offer soy or beeswax versions as natural alternatives to typical wax options. But are conventional candles actually bad for you? And if ...

Burning candles is a simple pleasure, but do the smoke and chemicals they release in your home have negative health effects? We spoke to experts to find out. If you love burning candles in your home, ...

What the candle science shows When you burn a paraffin candle, it releases volatile organic compounds, or VOCs — gases that easily and quickly vaporize into the air at room temperature, said Dr.

(CNN) — If you’re a candle lover, you have probably seen some brands offer soy or beeswax versions as natural alternatives to typical wax options. But are conventional candles actually bad for you?

If you love burning candles in your home, you might wonder if this relaxing ritual could be harmful for your health. Maybe you've heard that scented candles can release toxic fumes and chemicals and ...