Lighting candles can make us feel safe and cozy, fill the room with pleasant smells, and offer soothing light. It’s no wonder we love them. It seems we’re especially fond of scented candles as ...

Choose candles labeled as 100% soy wax, beeswax or stearin wax when possible. Ensure the wick is cotton, wood or synthetic, and free from cores made of metals including lead or zinc.

Blowing out birthday candles is fun, but your spit is the icing on the cake — quite literally. Scientists say that puckering up and making a wish sends varying amounts of bacteria flying onto ...

We asked experts what makes a candle eco-friendly. Here’s what to look for and 15 candles that have a smaller impact on the environment.

Candles are popular for relaxation, mood, ambiance, and decoration. There’s a lot of debate about whether candles are good or bad for your health. Here’s what the research says. How Scents ...

Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds.

Target is recalling around 4.9 million candles sold in-store and online because the jars can crack or break and cause burns and lacerations. The retail giant announced the recall of the store's ...

Experts caution that candles, like anything else you're burning, release chemicals into the air, which can be a problem. Watch Party Newsletter DIY projects to try Avoid inflammation ...

The best candles can enhance the ambiance of your space, elevate your mood or create a relaxing environment to unwind and relax. Here are our favorites in 2023.

A pantry’s worth of savory food scents, from burgers to croissants to latkes, are finding their way into luxury candles. The fragrance company D.S. & Durga and the restaurant Jupiter created a ...