Have you ever wondered if burning candles is safe for your health?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Candles have been used in our daily lives for thousands of years. Before electricity was found, they were even essential to gain light. Today, however, we simply enjoy the pleasant aroma of the candle and the cozy light of its flame, especially on cold and dark evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candles usually consist of two to four ingredients: the wax<\/strong>, wick<\/strong>, aroma<\/strong> and colorant<\/strong>. Next, we will take a closer look at what raw materials can a candle consist of so that you can be more aware, what is safe burning and what is not<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The difference between candle waxes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Paraffin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, candles are mainly made of paraffin<\/strong>, because it is easy to produce and inexpensive. However, paraffin is a by-product of petroleum production. <\/strong>The fact that petroleum products are damaging our health has recently become increasingly relevant. They have been added to cosmetics, household products, and we can even eat them with fruit and vegetables sprayed with pesticides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a study in 2009 by researchers at the State University of South Carolina paraffin releases toxic compounds during burning<\/strong>, such as benzene, which is known to be carcinogenic, and toluene, which may cause harm to the fetus. Of course, this concentration is not very high, but when paraffin candles are burned for a long time, they still have a detrimental effect on health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paraffin candles also emit the most carbon dioxide, which is why they are also harmful to the environment. They also emit<\/strong> nad naturaalsete vahadega k\u00fc\u00fcnaldega v\u00f5rreldes 100 times more soot<\/strong>compared to candles with natural waxes, which is harmful to health and leaves a mark on domestic surfaces when continuously burning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stearin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another relatively common raw material for candle wax is stearin<\/strong>. Stearin is mainly obtained from three sources: petroleum oil, animal fats, and plant-based fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Petroleum-based stearin is not healthy and animal fat-based stearin is not suitable for vegans. The last of these, plant-based stearin, is also called the palm wax<\/strong>. It is a natural but expensive raw material, as a large amount of rainforest is cut down to obtain palm wax. However, stearin candles have a longer burning time than paraffin candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural waxes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following are the most common natural waxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beeswax<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beeswax is obtained from the secretion of the wax glands of young working bees, and bees use it to build honeycombs. The wax is natural<\/strong> and highly valued since ancient times. Beeswax candles burn with an even flame, do not smoke or create an unpleasant odor. <\/strong>Rather, they have a slightly sweet scent of honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The disadvantage of this type of wax is its very expensive price and it is not suitable for vegans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soy wax<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Soy wax is an environmentally friendly<\/strong> candle wax, which is derived from a renewable resource, soybeans. Soy wax candles burn slowly and evenly<\/strong>, for example, compared to paraffin they have approx.<\/em> 30-50% longer burning time. They also have a low burning temperature, which makes them safer to burn than other candles, and they do not emit toxic substances during burning.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, soy wax is completely biodegredable<\/strong> and its stains and debris are easy to remove from surfaces. It can be removed from clothes simply by washing with warm soapy water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soy wax candles are becoming more popular as they have a with a soft creamy texture and a beautiful smooth surface<\/strong>. In addition, the candles made of soy wax have a mild yellow flame, which creates a pleasant cozy light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soy wax candles are also suitable<\/strong> also for vegans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is worth mentioning, that it should be ensured that the wax is made from 100% pure soybeans and not mixed with paraffin to make the product cheaper. The disadvantage of soy wax is its price, which is higher than average. It is also important to monitor whether the soybeans used to make the wax have been grown in a GMO-free area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapeseed wax<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapeseed wax is a great alternative to soy wax<\/strong>. It is an environmentally friendly candle wax, as it is also made from a renewable natural resource - rapeseed. Rapeseed wax candles burn slowly and evenly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rapeseed wax is biodegredable<\/strong> and its stains and debris are also easy to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the plus side, the proximity of the location can be pointed out in the case of this wax, as rapeseed is also grown in Estonia. Unfortunately, rapeseed fields are sprayed with a lot of toxins to repel pests, which has a detrimental effect on bees as well as humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Palm wax<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This was already mentioned under the description of stearin. It is a natural but expensive raw material, as a large amount of rainforest is cut down to obtain palm wax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coconut wax<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The melting point of coconut wax is very low, so it starts to melt already at the room temperature. Therefore, it is generally not used as a candle wax on its own, but is mixed with other plant-based waxes. Mixing coconut wax with other waxes helps make the burning of the candle more even and prolongs the burning time.<\/strong> The downside, however, is the distance of the raw material, which makes it more difficult to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candle wicks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the past, lead was used in candle wicks - it helped to stiffen the wick so that it would stand upright when the melted wax was poured into the mold, and it also helped the candle burn better. However, most candle manufacturers stopped using lead in the 1970s, as it became clear that lead evaporation during burning candles could cause poisoning, especially in children. As a result, candles with lead wicks were also removed from the market and are no longer used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candle wicks used today are generally safe. Wicks are made of cotton, paper, hemp, or wood. <\/strong>Cotton wicks are soft, so paper or zinc cores are used to stiffen them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When making candles and using pre-waxed wicks, it should be ensured that they are suitable to use with the selected candle wax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candle colorant and aroma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Health is mainly damaged<\/strong> by the synthetic<\/strong> colorants<\/strong> and aromatic compounds<\/strong>. This applies to all candles, no matter what wax they are made of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the products on sale use synthetic dyes<\/strong>, as they can be used with little effort for an effective result. Naturally, candles can only be painted with herbal remedies<\/strong> - with herbs, spices, flowers, and plants. In the case of natural coloring, the result remains mild and light, not highly contrasting and striking as with artificial colors. Although the colors are beautiful and nice to look at, it is easier not to add dyes at all if you prefer natural products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar theme applies to the aromas added to candles - candles are perfumed with either synthetic fragrance oils or pure essential oils<\/strong>. The first option is usually more popular on the market because synthetic fragrance oils are much cheaper, can withstand higher temperatures, and are easier to handle. But if you prefer a natural and environmentally conscious approach<\/strong>, it is worth looking at the kingdom of plants and use pure essential oils extracted from plants to scent candles. The latter is much more expensive in terms of price range and require careful monitoring of temperatures when making candles, but at the same time burning candles with essential oils can help you benefit from the healing effects of aromatherapy<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kas Sinulegi meeldib k\u00f5ledal talveajal nautida hubases kodusoojuses kaunist k\u00fc\u00fcnlavalgust? Naudid l\u00f5hnak\u00fc\u00fcnlaid ja neist \u00f5hkuvaid m\u00f5nusaid aroome, mis viivad mured kaugele ja paitavad meeli? Oled Sa m\u00f5elnud, mida Sa tegelikult k\u00fc\u00fcnalt p\u00f5letades sisse hingad? Oled Sa m\u00f5elnud, kas k\u00fc\u00fcnalde p\u00f5letamine on ikka ohutu Sinu tervisele? K\u00fc\u00fcnlad on olnud meie igap\u00e4evaelus kasutusel juba tuhandeid aastaid. Enne elektrienergia kasutuselev\u00f5ttu olid nad lausa h\u00e4davajalikud. T\u00e4nap\u00e4eval aga naudime lihtsalt k\u00fc\u00fcnla m\u00f5nusat aroomi ja tema leegi hubast valgust, eriti k\u00fclmadel ja pimedatel \u00f5htutel. K\u00fc\u00fcnlad koosnevad enamasti kahest kuni neljast koostisosast: vaha, taht, aroom ja v\u00e4rv. J\u00e4rgnevalt vaatamegi l\u00e4hemalt, millistest toorainetest v\u00f5ib \u00fcks k\u00fc\u00fcnal koosneda, et saaksid olla teadlikum, mida tasub p\u00f5letada ja mida pigem mitte. K\u00fc\u00fcnlavahade erinevus Parafiin T\u00e4nap\u00e4eval kasutatakse k\u00fc\u00fcnalde valmistamiseks peamiselt parafiini, kuna seda on lihtne toota ja see on hinnaklassilt odav. Parafiin on aga petrooleumi tootmise k\u00f5rvalprodukt. Seda, et naftasaadused kahjustavad meie tervist, on viimasel ajal j\u00e4rjest aktuaalsemalt kajastatud. Neid on lisatud kosmeetikavahenditele, majapidamistoodetele ning me v\u00f5ime neid isegi pestitsiididega pritsitud puu- ja k\u00f6\u00f6giviljadega endale sisse s\u00fc\u00fca. \u00dche 2009. aastal teostatud L\u00f5una-Carolina Osariigi \u00dclikooli teadlaste uuringu j\u00e4rgi eraldab parafiin p\u00f5lemisel toksilisi \u00fchendeid, n\u00e4iteks benseeni, millel on teadaolevalt kantserogeensed omadused, ning tolueeni, mis v\u00f5ib kahjustada loodet. Loomulikult ei ole see kontsentratsioon \u00fclisuur, kuid parafiinist k\u00fc\u00fcnalde pikaajalisel p\u00f5letamisel hakkavad nad avaldama siiski tervist kahjustavat m\u00f5ju. Parafiink\u00fc\u00fcnlad eraldavad ka k\u00f5ige rohkem s\u00fcsihappegaasi, mist\u00f5ttu on nad ka keskkonnale koormavad. Samuti eraldavad nad naturaalsete vahadega k\u00fc\u00fcnaldega v\u00f5rreldes 100 korda enam tahma, mis on tervisele kahjulik ja j\u00e4tab pideval p\u00f5letamisel j\u00e4lje ka kodustele pindadele. Steariin Teine suhteliselt levinud k\u00fc\u00fcnlavaha tooraine on steariin. Steariini saadakse peamiselt kolmest allikast: naftast, loomarasvast ja taimsetest rasvadest. Naftabaasil steariin ei ole tervislik ning loomsete rasvade baasil steariin ei ole sobilik veganitele. Viimast neist, ehk taimset steariini, nimetatakse ka palmivahaks. See on k\u00fcll looduslik, kuid kallis tooraine, kuna palmivaha saamiseks v\u00f5etakse maha v\u00e4ga suurel hulgal vihmametsa. Steariink\u00fc\u00fcnlad on aga pikema p\u00f5lemisajaga kui parafiink\u00fc\u00fcnlad. Looduslikud vahad Looduslikest vahadest on levinud peamiselt j\u00e4rgmised: Mesilasvaha Mesilasvaha\u00a0saadakse noorte t\u00f6\u00f6mesilaste vahan\u00e4\u00e4rmete eritisest ning sellest ehitavad mesilased ka meek\u00e4rgi. Vaha on looduslik ja k\u00f5rgelt hinnatud juba iidsetest aegadest. Mesilasvahast k\u00fc\u00fcnlad p\u00f5levad \u00fchtlase leegiga, ei suitse ega tekita ebameeldivat l\u00f5hna. Pigem on neil kergelt magus meel\u00f5hn. Selle vahat\u00fc\u00fcbi miinuseks on tema v\u00e4ga kallis hind ning see ei sobi veganitele. Sojavaha Sojavaha on keskkonnas\u00f5bralik k\u00fc\u00fcnlavaha, mida saadakse taastuvast loodusvarast – sojaubadest. Sojavahast k\u00fc\u00fcnlad on aeglase ja \u00fchtlase p\u00f5lemisega, n\u00e4iteks parafiiniga v\u00f5rreldes on neil ca 30-50% pikem p\u00f5lemisaeg. Samuti on neil madal p\u00f5lemistemperatuur, mis muudab nende p\u00f5letamise teiste k\u00fc\u00fcnaldega v\u00f5rreldes ohutumaks, ning nad\u00a0ei eralda p\u00f5lemisel m\u00fcrgiseid aineid. Lisaks on sojavaha t\u00e4iesti biolagunev ning selle plekke ja j\u00e4\u00e4ke on lihtne pindadelt eemaldada. Riietelt tuleb see ka sooja seebiveega pestes maha. Sojavahast k\u00fc\u00fcnlad on muutumas \u00fcha populaarsemaks, kuna nad on pehme kreemja v\u00e4limusega ja ilusa sileda pinnaga. Lisaks on\u00a0sojavahast tehtud k\u00fc\u00fcnaldel mahe kollakas leek, mis tekitab m\u00f5nusat hubast valgust. Sojavahast k\u00fc\u00fcnlad sobivad suurep\u00e4raselt ka veganitele. Sojavahast k\u00fc\u00fcnalde puhul tuleb j\u00e4lgida, et need oleksid siiski valmistatud 100% puhastest sojaubadest ega oleks segatud parafiiniga, et muuta toodet odavamaks. Sojavaha miinuseks ongi tema keskmisest kallim hind. Samuti on oluline j\u00e4lgida, kas kasutatud sojaoad on kasvatatud GMO vabas piirkonnas. Rapsivaha Rapsivaha on hea alternatiiv sojavahale. See on keskkonnas\u00f5bralik k\u00fc\u00fcnlavaha, kuna seda valmistatakse samuti taastuvast loodusvarast – rapsiseemnetest. K\u00fc\u00fcnlavahana on rapsik\u00fc\u00fcnal aeglase ja \u00fchtlase p\u00f5lemisega. Rapsivaha on biolagunev ning selle plekke ja j\u00e4\u00e4ke on samuti kerge eemaldada. Plusspoolena v\u00f5ib selle vaha puhul v\u00e4lja tuua asukoha ligiduse, kuna rapsi kasvatatakse ka Eestis. Kahjuks kasutatakse rapsip\u00f5ldudel kahjurite peletamiseks palju m\u00fcrkaineid, mis m\u00f5jub halvasti aga mesilastele ja samuti inimestele. Palmivaha Sellest oli juttu juba steariini kirjedamisel. Palmivaha on k\u00fcll looduslik, kuid kallis tooraine, kuna palmivaha saamiseks v\u00f5etakse maha v\u00e4ga suurel hulgal vihmametsa. Kookosvaha Kookosvaha sulamistemperatuur on v\u00e4ga madal, mist\u00f5ttu ta hakkab juba toatemperatuuril sulama. Seet\u00f5ttu seda \u00fcldjuhul iseseisvalt k\u00fc\u00fcnlavahana ei kasutata, vaid segatakse teiste taimsete vahadega. Kookosvaha segamine teiste vahadega aitab muuta k\u00fc\u00fcnla p\u00f5lemise veel \u00fchtlasemaks ning pikendab p\u00f5lemisaega. Miinuspooleks on aga tooraine kaugus, mis muudab selle raskemini k\u00e4ttesaadavamaks. K\u00fc\u00fcnlatahtide valik Varasemalt kasutati k\u00fc\u00fcnlatahtides pliid \u2013 see aitas tahti j\u00e4igastada, et see seisaks sirgelt p\u00fcsti, kui sulanud vaha vormi valati ning samuti aitas see k\u00fc\u00fcnlal paremini p\u00f5leda. Enamik k\u00fc\u00fcnlatootjaid l\u00f5petas aga plii kasutamise 1970. aastatel, kuna selgus, et p\u00f5lemisel eralduv pliiaur v\u00f5ib p\u00f5hjustada m\u00fcrgitust, eriti lastel. Seet\u00f5ttu eemaldati pliisisaldusega k\u00fc\u00fcnlad ka turult ja praegu seda enam ei kasutata. T\u00e4nap\u00e4eval kasutatavad k\u00fc\u00fcnlatahid on \u00fcldjuhul ohutud. Tahid on valmistatud puuvillast, paberist, kanepist v\u00f5i puidust. Puuvillast valmistatud tahid on pehmed, mist\u00f5ttu kasutatakse nende j\u00e4igastamiseks paberist v\u00f5i tsingist s\u00fcdamikke. K\u00fc\u00fcnalde valmistamisel tuleks eelvahatud tahtide kasutamisel j\u00e4lgida, et see sobiks valitud k\u00fc\u00fcnlavahaga kasutamiseks. K\u00fc\u00fcnlav\u00e4rvi ja aroomi valik Tervist k\u00f5ige enam kahjustavad aga k\u00fc\u00fcnaldele lisatud s\u00fcnteetilised v\u00e4rv- ja l\u00f5hnaained. See kehtib k\u00f5igile k\u00fc\u00fcnaldele, ei ole vahet, millisest vahast nad valmistatud on. Enamus m\u00fc\u00fcgil olevatest toodetest kasutab k\u00fc\u00fcnalde toonimiseks s\u00fcnteetilisi v\u00e4rvaineid, kuna nendega on v\u00f5imalik saavutada v\u00e4hese vaevaga efektne tulemus. Naturaalselt saab k\u00fc\u00fcnlaid v\u00e4rvida ainult taimsete vahenditega \u2013 \u00fcrtide, v\u00fcrtside, lillede ja taimedega. Loodusliku v\u00e4rvimise korral j\u00e4\u00e4b tulemus mahe ja hele, mitte tugevalt kontrastne ja silmatorkav nagu kunstlike v\u00e4rvainete puhul. Kuigi v\u00e4rvid on silmale ilusad ja tore vaadata, siis naturaalsuse eelistamisel on lihtsam j\u00e4tta v\u00e4rvained \u00fcldse lisamata. Sarnane teema on ka k\u00fc\u00fcnaldele lisatavate aroomidega \u2013 l\u00f5hnastatakse kas s\u00fcnteetiliste parf\u00fc\u00fcm\u00f5lidega v\u00f5i puhaste eeterlike \u00f5lidega. Enamasti kasutatakse esimest varianti, kuna s\u00fcnteetilised parf\u00fc\u00fcm\u00f5lid on odavamad, taluvad k\u00f5rgemaid temperatuure ja neid on lihtsam k\u00e4sitleda. Kui aga eelistada loodusl\u00e4hedust ja keskkonnateadlikku l\u00e4henemist, siis tasub p\u00f6\u00f6rata pilk ikkagi taimeriiki ja kasutada k\u00fc\u00fcnlade l\u00f5hnastamiseks taimedest eraldatud puhtaid eeterlikke \u00f5lisid. Viimased on k\u00fcll hinnaklassilt tunduvalt kallimad ning k\u00fc\u00fcnalde valmistamisel n\u00f5uavad hoolikat temperatuuride j\u00e4lgimist, kuid samas on just eeterlike \u00f5lidega k\u00fc\u00fcnalde p\u00f5letamisel v\u00f5imalik osa saada aroomiteraapia tervendavatest m\u00f5judest.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[43,197],"class_list":["post-2213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aroomiteraapia","tag-aroomiteraapia","tag-eeterlikud-olid"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hingelaegas.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/dan-smedley-karbitud.jpg?resize=900%2C600&ssl=1\")
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