The Dangers Of Scented Candles

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  • @Calvin5040
    @Calvin5040 8 років тому +437

    So basically this was caused not necessarily by the candle but the misuse of the candle. It's kinda like saying don't buy a car because it can go 120 MPH into a wall. If you don't drive at 120 that won't happen either. The only time I've had a candle produce a noticeable amount of soot is the cheap ones or if the wick is waaaay to long. My family has burnt candles for years and have never noticed this problem.

    • @rachelshoemaker3561
      @rachelshoemaker3561 7 років тому +11

      EXACTLY! operator error ;)

    • @crackheadvibez5318
      @crackheadvibez5318 6 років тому +5

      I facepalmed so hard

    • @HeavyBreathingCat
      @HeavyBreathingCat 5 років тому +20

      CANDLE'S SMOKE itself is bad for your lungs. You may not see the effects outside but it does happen INSIDE your body. but if you've been burning candles for years you probably have the same lungs as a smoker.

    • @bjfifi
      @bjfifi 5 років тому +9

      Heavy Breathing Cat then why don’t we have smoker symptoms.Like extreme coughing or no signs of lung cancer.Yeah exactly open the window to let equal amounts of fresh air and scent also in.And why aren’t we in the hospital like smokers with lung cancer are?
      Exactly your an idiot

    • @serpente300
      @serpente300 4 роки тому +6

      He is talking about scented candles that have as many if not more very toxic chemicals as cigarettes.
      But if u say it's safe just keep on doing it 😏

  • @fortytwo6257
    @fortytwo6257 8 років тому +262

    Hur hur hur, when you burn stuff, it doesn't just magically disappear into the air...of course it produces soot.

    • @natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769
      @natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769 8 років тому +13

      Forty Two not all candles produce soot into the air.. deoends on the wick & wax used. if its a cheap crap one then yes your house will fill with the black soot, but if its one like from Chillaxing Melts, Candles & Body Products then no that won't happen

    • @beyourself1192
      @beyourself1192 4 роки тому +1

      Just
      wonderful, I've been looking for "can you use food coloring for candles?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Panlijah Inconceivable Position - (search on google ) ? It is a smashing exclusive guide for discovering how to become a candle making master and turn a profit minus the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.

  • @mayramedina8535
    @mayramedina8535 4 роки тому +62

    You should never burn a candle more that 3 hours (4 hours max depending on the candle). You should also trim your candle wick to 1/4 of an inch to prevent soot.

    • @EvaMa-z5u
      @EvaMa-z5u 3 місяці тому

      Yes, youre right

  • @flyboy2099
    @flyboy2099 8 років тому +279

    You know, you could just, put it out after three hours?

    • @beyourself1192
      @beyourself1192 4 роки тому +1

      This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "how many candles can you make with 50 lbs of wax?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Panlijah Inconceivable Position - (search on google ) ? It is a great one of a kind guide for discovering how to become a candle making master and turn a profit without the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my friend got excellent success with it.

    • @livewellwitheds6885
      @livewellwitheds6885 3 роки тому

      @@beyourself1192 stop shilling

    • @somethingsomething404
      @somethingsomething404 25 днів тому

      Who times their candles like that? Not me

  • @lpc9929
    @lpc9929 Рік тому +68

    I am infertile from eating scented candles

    • @Beanzops
      @Beanzops 11 місяців тому +8

      same bro

    • @Beanzops
      @Beanzops 11 місяців тому +10

      I always eat the cotton candy from my walls

    • @lpc9929
      @lpc9929 11 місяців тому +10

      @@Beanzops why is he within the the wall

    • @femboy_furry
      @femboy_furry 10 місяців тому +1

      what scented candlr flavour would you recommend to a. beginner

    • @lpc9929
      @lpc9929 10 місяців тому +10

      @@femboy_furry smooth vanilla and

  • @tam1729
    @tam1729 4 роки тому +39

    I stopped burning candles and my daughter stuffy nose went away permanently. She would always have one and no matter what we gave her for it , it never went away. Until I stopped burning candles. Some things are just not for everybody.

  • @apollo1768
    @apollo1768 7 років тому +71

    One can not stop lighting scented candles. Or smell at the store. SSSSNNNNIIIIFFFFF

  • @markblanchard5045
    @markblanchard5045 6 років тому +59

    There's a warning label on the candle for a reason. The candle was probably ok. If she read the label, this probably wouldn't have been an issue...a properly made and properly used candle is perfectly safe.

  • @micheleosoria5509
    @micheleosoria5509 8 років тому +60

    Never knew about a time limit and thought it was 1/4 inch for the wick. Thanks for sharing

    • @reverie8552
      @reverie8552 4 роки тому +3

      I just went to my candle for a quick trim.. 😂

    • @massonhh
      @massonhh 4 роки тому

      Alpha m

  • @BenjaminEsposti
    @BenjaminEsposti 6 років тому +58

    Painters out there know about people who burn lots of candles, because the ceiling and walls often get a light coat of soot/tar, like a cigarette smoker's house.

  • @lifestylebeautytodaykaymil6535
    @lifestylebeautytodaykaymil6535 6 років тому +106

    You don't burn a candle pass 2-3 hours...

  • @crabcakes4194
    @crabcakes4194 3 роки тому +17

    I like how they lit a candle when the wicks still not trimmed with the mushroom tops

    • @philh98
      @philh98 3 роки тому +2

      In the same video that they told.us to trim

  • @haydenbrayton
    @haydenbrayton 6 років тому +61

    Thats what happens when you burn cheap paraffin candles. It should be soy or vegetable wax always. And it should be scented with 100% natural essential oils.

    • @mind-of-neo
      @mind-of-neo 3 роки тому +3

      Soy candles are cheap. You can get shitty parafin or shitty soy. the only difference is that cheap soy smells like, you guessed it, burning soy, when burned, and that soy wax is messy and more oil-like than wax-like

    • @emruss1641
      @emruss1641 3 роки тому +3

      Essential oils are not safe for candle use, just an FYI for anybody reading this. Some are toxic when burned. Some are flammable. Some are fatal to pets. Never use a candle with essential oils!

    • @haydenbrayton
      @haydenbrayton 3 роки тому

      @@emruss1641 Stop spreading misinformation. Yes, some oils are not good for dogs and cats. You simply stay away from those if you have either. There are no essential oils that will catch fire in a candle, and there aren’t any harmful to humans used in candles. Most candles today are made of paraffin wax and synthetically scented which creates highly toxic benzene and toluene when burned (both are known carcinogens). In fact, the toxins released from paraffin candles are the same as those found in diesel fuel fumes and are linked to asthma and lung cancer.

    • @haydenbrayton
      @haydenbrayton 3 роки тому

      @Consumer645 No shitty soy is comparable to paraffin. Bottom line is don’t buy cheap candles. Also I’ve already seen that whole video, if anything it just backs up my claims about paraffin.

    • @kiren3168
      @kiren3168 3 роки тому

      Don't listen to this idiot. Paraffin candles are safe and you NEVER use 100% essential oils in candle making.

  • @hyperashitive3217
    @hyperashitive3217 3 роки тому +35

    I have been burning candles for 7-8 hours for many years and have never had or even heard of this problem. I would not think a candle could produce enough soot in the air to actually turn your nostrils black. I'm guessing the candle must have been very cheap and made with questionable ingredients and who knows what the wick is made out of. I also grew up in a household where candles were always burning everyday and this has never been an issue. If this happened in my situation I would throw away that candle and not burn it and get something that was better quality. I think this has more to do with the candle then the actual burn time because this NEVER happens when I burn my candles over the 4 hour period.

  • @gotmama2
    @gotmama2 8 років тому +42

    Use a wax warmer, like Scentsy instead, and even then, not for hours and hours.

    • @natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769
      @natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769 8 років тому +1

      Marion Reid or the glade one from coles for $15 - does the same and is actually safer then scentsy as you can pick the top tray off to discard melted wax n wipe out.

    • @leahluv3828
      @leahluv3828 7 років тому

      Marion Reid my family uses scentsy, my mom use to sell it so we have a ton of warmers

  • @nyreelaing8056
    @nyreelaing8056 4 роки тому +42

    when you have nothing else to put on the news

  • @hakaine_maiko
    @hakaine_maiko 9 місяців тому +12

    I am infertile from eating scented candles. The

  • @MARCIARIBEIRO-yt7ko
    @MARCIARIBEIRO-yt7ko Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the warning.

  • @ovlogs525
    @ovlogs525 3 роки тому +5

    Oh my, why 7 hours? Do not burn candles more than 3 hours. Always check candle labels/ candles care.

  • @BandhariWickette
    @BandhariWickette Рік тому +2

    I thought this was gonna be about the guy that posted a bunch about eating scented candles. I found this video on my search for his content. I heard it's pretty wild.

  • @lexprontera8325
    @lexprontera8325 Рік тому +3

    Recently I came across a candle with 2 different scents.
    It's a wonder of modern chemical engineering.
    Kinda expensive tho.
    From a certain distance it smells like orange and cinnamon.
    If you get closer it smells like burnt mustache.

    • @smegma6989
      @smegma6989 Рік тому +1

      burnt moustache😭😭😭

  • @shibelaeli
    @shibelaeli 3 роки тому +11

    You can’t burn a candle for more than three hours

  • @deans4344
    @deans4344 3 роки тому +5

    God loves u just a reminder

  • @xryxx
    @xryxx 6 років тому +14

    What about scented candles from Ikea?

  • @tonyperez5065
    @tonyperez5065 3 роки тому +3

    soot and toxic chemicals from a scented candle > smelly apartment

  • @natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769
    @natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769 8 років тому +21

    Iv been making soy wax candles forc3yrs and have never seen this happen, although my candles dont omit black toxic smoke like the cheapy ones you buy from the $2 store. i use a 100% Cotton wick, propper candle fragrance, propper candle colour and CB135 Soy wax with added beeswax so thosecwith allergies and hayfever can enjoy the aroma..
    maybe next time she'll read the label before using. those labels arent there for decoration

    • @esmeraldabruzon9147
      @esmeraldabruzon9147 7 років тому +2

      Natasha Green hi where do you purchase you candle supplies? And does wax good for long lasting candles.

    • @christionnedenny9187
      @christionnedenny9187 5 років тому +1

      I’m wanting to get into candle making! Any advice you could offer for a beginner or tips to lend! Please email me at Christionned@gmail.com Thanks!

  • @YourLocalNobody420
    @YourLocalNobody420 10 місяців тому +7

    L PC would tell you otherwise

    • @testing123-ev9td
      @testing123-ev9td 9 місяців тому +6

      I am infertile from eating scented candles. The

  • @Garrity9290
    @Garrity9290 8 років тому +6

    Who knew? Not me.

  • @SilverMiraii
    @SilverMiraii 3 роки тому +1

    I'm not into scented candles but I bought one to try, my air purifier detected many pm 2.5 particles and went max speed

  • @pniccia3211
    @pniccia3211 3 роки тому +3

    Just use a candle warmer

  • @Adino1
    @Adino1 2 роки тому +2

    People in the comments freaking out about burning it for 7 hours lol
    I've burned a 22 oz candle from start to finish before, never had any problems

  • @Phlegethon
    @Phlegethon 2 роки тому +3

    Wonder what people before electricity did

  • @cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn
    @cosmeticsandpurseswithevelyn 4 місяці тому

    They forgot to mention the most important thing Candles can be dangerous and even fatal to pets!

  • @Darkwindowtint8389
    @Darkwindowtint8389 Рік тому +1

    Petroleum Sticks are what they should be called. 👍

  • @thatrandomkidwholikeschees4359
    @thatrandomkidwholikeschees4359 5 років тому +18

    Please stop because I'm not giving up my scented candles

  • @yoannygil8007
    @yoannygil8007 4 роки тому +3

    This is fake absolutely . Si el bebé se estaba sintiendo mal desde hace días , como la culpa va a ser de una vela que se había encendido la noche anterior .?????

    • @gdg1963
      @gdg1963 3 роки тому

      Quizás estaba quemando otras velas antes ella mas recién.

  • @surlygirly1926
    @surlygirly1926 Місяць тому

    What could possibly be a scent "not approved for candles"? 🤔

  • @Vinegaroon
    @Vinegaroon 2 роки тому

    candles make me sick even with a little exposure, most are petrol derived

  • @123oner
    @123oner 4 роки тому +4

    What Calvin5040 said. It's the consumers fault, she didn't read the details of the product. Bollocks news station for running this piece.

    • @livewellwitheds6885
      @livewellwitheds6885 3 роки тому

      well they never said it wasn't her fault they said stuff like check the label and never burn more than 3 hours i don't see how that implies its not her fault

  • @ginofoogle6944
    @ginofoogle6944 4 роки тому +3

    Yeah i'l take 3 hours with a grain of salt and just NOT lit candles in the first place..

  • @dumbwithmilan
    @dumbwithmilan 7 років тому +13

    Once I had a scented candle and I tried to make candle slime It took to long so the candle will turn into liquid so I put the candle on a stove then it exploded
    I was 10 I was really dumb

    • @gdg1963
      @gdg1963 3 роки тому

      Was that the last time you ever did that?

  • @marilyn3605
    @marilyn3605 2 роки тому

    Just don’t burn scented candles. They’re horrible for your lungs, there is enough pollution in our air.

  • @bxnycrampage
    @bxnycrampage 6 років тому +1

    I learn something new too who knew

  • @jonijonas9111
    @jonijonas9111 8 років тому +7

    damm i didnt know i have 2 kid 7 month and 3 years thx 4 the info

  • @pascal8773
    @pascal8773 2 роки тому

    6 or 7 hrs? Not suposed to burn candles for that long...

  • @j_Uy_8qwi8HbC9XLt4kpvQ
    @j_Uy_8qwi8HbC9XLt4kpvQ 4 роки тому +1

    Does it happen with soy candles too

  • @XpetraXpazlX
    @XpetraXpazlX Рік тому

    So is that not bad for the baby??

  • @ixedtea5302
    @ixedtea5302 2 роки тому

    6 or 7 HOURSS!?!?? girl WTF thats YOUR fault not the candles 🧍🏾‍♀️

  • @maryjanedeguzman1973
    @maryjanedeguzman1973 10 місяців тому

    Ayo is that Amelia from HFJONE

  • @KYLE_TABUZO
    @KYLE_TABUZO 2 роки тому

    should be just 4hrs

  • @Adhira_1
    @Adhira_1 3 роки тому

    I just use scented candles for decor

  • @judemorales4U
    @judemorales4U Рік тому +1

    Love my candles. Not watching this. 😮

  • @eugenegerger9085
    @eugenegerger9085 2 роки тому +1

    Girl I’m a teenager and even I know that you shouldn’t burn a candle for that long. It’s not the candela fault it yours for not having common sense and not reading the label.

    • @SummerHawaii582
      @SummerHawaii582 2 роки тому

      Learn how to spell candle.

    • @sissi9100
      @sissi9100 Рік тому

      You sound like a young teen.

    • @testing123-ev9td
      @testing123-ev9td 9 місяців тому +1

      I am infertile from eating scented candles. The@@sissi9100

  • @janinem9794
    @janinem9794 3 роки тому +1

    This is all from paraffin wax, a byproduct of petroleum

  • @tammieallen8897
    @tammieallen8897 3 роки тому

    Get a flameless candle??

  • @TaloyBithow
    @TaloyBithow 3 роки тому

    Or you could just buy candles that don't have carcinogens and buy soy candles not blended, and you can burn that shit for days

  • @emmaelson6770
    @emmaelson6770 3 роки тому

    I started a house fire with a scented candle. They are totally a bad idea

    • @dreamscoressystem2928
      @dreamscoressystem2928 3 роки тому

      Did you burn past 3-4 hours? Did you trim your wick? Those are common reasons house fires happen

    • @emmaelson6770
      @emmaelson6770 3 роки тому +4

      @@dreamscoressystem2928 lol I accidentally knocked it over

  • @マシュードーラン
    @マシュードーラン 10 місяців тому

    Yea I’m going to burn my little candle for as long as I want to. My apartment isn’t a fucking candle. It’s in one spot and I’m moving around

  • @breannaparenteau2448
    @breannaparenteau2448 3 роки тому

    Hi Lee is Breanna

  • @yolandaromero1794
    @yolandaromero1794 Рік тому

    My downstairs neighbor burns candles all day long, you can even smell them from the sidewalk of our apartment complex...and down the courtyard..I get severe headaches and coughing because the smell goes up through the vents ...several neighbors walk around trying to find the strong smell.!! I don't say anything because i don't want get in trouble..

  • @barneygreengrass
    @barneygreengrass 3 роки тому

    Wait 1 million views but only 95comments?!

  • @tajmahlove7187
    @tajmahlove7187 3 роки тому +1

    That’s why you should buy soy wax it’s all natural

  • @aqueseth
    @aqueseth Рік тому

    Scented candles are not good some they even scented it with candies 🕯🍬🍬🍬

    • @testing123-ev9td
      @testing123-ev9td 9 місяців тому +1

      I am infertile from eating scented candles. The

  • @mach1nefan
    @mach1nefan 3 роки тому +2

    IF 👏 IT 👏 SAYS 👏 TO 👏 NOT 👏 BURN 👏 IT 👏 FOR 👏 SEVEN 👏 HOURS 👏 THEN 👏 DONT 👏

  • @RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea
    @RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea 2 роки тому

    Basically people being ignorant, got it.

  • @norizz014
    @norizz014 2 роки тому

    It can happen even with normal candles you lit them too long the stuff got in you're nose atleast be carefull and read the back information

  • @churlissh_7680
    @churlissh_7680 5 років тому +13

    I mean we’re all gonna die one day am I right 🤷‍♂️

    • @gdg1963
      @gdg1963 3 роки тому

      Well, yeah, but....

    • @jillsipocz3582
      @jillsipocz3582 Місяць тому

      Yeah, and our air may as well smell good when we do!

  • @judesokolovski9581
    @judesokolovski9581 2 роки тому

    My dumbass sprayed perfume on a candle and burned my thumb, wasn’t that bad tho

  • @shuaiwenleonsong1188
    @shuaiwenleonsong1188 2 роки тому

    And dont buy those cheap candles.... they are not using good wax and perfume oil in them are not natural.

  • @pointlessvideos2321
    @pointlessvideos2321 3 роки тому +1

    It’s the persons fault not the candle

  • @christyshultz6443
    @christyshultz6443 5 місяців тому

    Who burn candles for 7 hours 😅😅

  • @battledome64
    @battledome64 7 років тому +2

    Yankee candle is safe?

    • @elegantdays1885
      @elegantdays1885 4 роки тому +1

      Kam lol whoops found out this candle is one year old

    • @Nicolee7764
      @Nicolee7764 4 роки тому

      Depends on the wax they use.

    • @frydazz
      @frydazz 4 роки тому

      nope they already killed meh..

    • @testing123-ev9td
      @testing123-ev9td 9 місяців тому

      I am infertile from eating scented candles. The

  • @michaelhudecek2778
    @michaelhudecek2778 10 місяців тому

    😊😊

  • @digiartakash7943
    @digiartakash7943 2 роки тому

    Lmai

  • @comfycozyarewe388
    @comfycozyarewe388 5 років тому

    👍

  • @lil0n3o
    @lil0n3o 7 місяців тому

    🍿🧃

  • @heatherluna5075
    @heatherluna5075 4 роки тому

    💙💜💚🧡💛❤

  • @Lot_2023
    @Lot_2023 3 місяці тому

    MADE IN CHINA

  • @methatswho8804
    @methatswho8804 4 роки тому +2

    Yooo I’m so happy because i was going crazy at first when i seen the black spake in my snoot i thought it was because i was cleaning and i probably used to much bleach then a few day’s pass it’s the same thing I’m spitting up black stuff i got real scared i started googling black mucus and y’all always know my anxiety went straight to the roof but i had a white T-shirt on and after i took a shower i notice it was kinda dark but it was new when i put it on only went to bed in it then I’m like naw something not right it was on my toilet seat too i thought maybe gasoline leak I’m telling you but my candle still was burning my nails was turning black too I’ll wash them then it was gradually come back so i said to myself wait something going on so i blow out my candle and cover my face and what do you know no black mucus and as i went on i found this video so happy 😩