Discover what science says about scented candles, their effects on health, and expert recommendations for safer alternatives ...

Since tallow is cheap and easily available, tallow candles were the most widely used types of candles for centuries. In the 1500's, beeswax was introduced as an alternative to tallow. Beeswax candles ...

I even trim my wicks! Which, by the way, you should be doing too if you want an even pool of wax. I’ve also done quite a bit of writing about candles and tested a bunch too. As a result ...

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.

From the sheer number of home fragrances on offer, to size and candle wax types. While scent plays an important role in ...