BURNING OUT

Few things are more relaxing than basking in the glow and aroma of a scented candle, but could they be harming us? The 2019 Clean

Air Strategy listed candles as a source of NMVOCS (non-methane volatile organic compounds), which can impact

health. Lighting candles in a well-ventilated room shouldn’t

pose a risk, but if you are concerned, swap paraffin wax candles for natural options made with soy, beeswax or coconut waxes.

Maeva Rae Joy Candle,

£28, maevarae.com Sustainability and neuroscience come together in this feel-good soy candle, crafted with 100% natural fragrance. Orange blossom, bergamot and tuberose are proven to impact your mindset positively.

Neom Wellbeing Hibernate 3-Wick Scented Candle, £55, neomwellbeing.com Naturally derived wax imbued with calming essential oils fill the room. A spa-like blend of vanilla and cedarwood help relax a busy mind.

Aja Into the Mystic Single-wick Candle, £80, ajabotanicals.com Earthy, fresh and musky, this natural wax candle takes you on an olfactory journey deep into the forest. Pure essential oils of cedarwood, lavender and oakmoss

connect the mind to nature.

Floral Street Spring Bouquet Candle, £38, floralstreet.com Made with vegan wax and topped with linen and organic cotton wicks,

these candles have style and substance. Bay leaves and rhubarb

make for a clean, crisp scent.

Upcircle Chai Latte Soy Wax Candle,

£21.99, upcirclebeauty.com Utilising residual chai spices, this saintly soy wax candle has a warming effect, with creamy vanilla, cinnamon and

nutmeg. It’s a hug in a jar.