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  2. Are scented candles bad for you? What the science says - AOL

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    The unscented candle in the 2015 research also caused concerning concentrations of toxins but had the lowest amount compared with its scented counterparts. The National Candle Association ...

  3. Study finds scented candles may release a dangerous ... - AOL

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    According to a new study, scented candles might give off a lot more than just a pleasant aroma. They can react with other elements in the air to create a cancer-causing agent.

  4. Scented candles may be bad for your health - AOL

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    The fine soot particles from the candles contain known cancer-causing carcinogens, like acetone and benzene. Unfortunately, the damage can be done even if you keep your candles for decoration ...

  5. Aromatherapy - Wikipedia

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    For example, the topical use of methyl salicylate–heavy oils like wintergreen may cause bleeding in users taking the anticoagulant warfarin. In late 2021, an aromatherapy spray was recalled after it was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia pseudomallei , the bacteria that causes melioidosis , which led to four cases of the disease and ...

  6. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    "abdominal pain, diarrhea, potentially carcinogenic, with others can potentiate cardiac glycosides and antiarrhythmic agents" [3] Areca nut: betel nut Areca catechu "deterioration of psychosis in patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders"; [5] known carcinogen contributing to cancer of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach when chewed ...

  7. Causes of cancer - Wikipedia

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    Ionizing radiation may be used to treat other cancers, but this may, in some cases, induce a second form of cancer. [74] Radiation can cause cancer in most parts of the body, in all animals, and at any age, although radiation-induced solid tumors usually take 10–15 years, and can take up to 40 years, to become clinically manifest, and ...

  8. Hidden toxins in candles: What you need to know and ... - AOL

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    Investigate the fragrance: Consider candles scented with essential oils and natural fragrances made without synthetic scents. 4. Consider the container: Some brands offer candles made in reusable ...

  9. Soap substitute - Wikipedia

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    Soap is not harmful to human health but, like any natural or unnatural surfactant, it does have the potential to cause environmental harm by forming a surface film that impedes the diffusion of oxygen into the water if it is added to an aquatic environment faster than it can biodegrade.