Scented candles have sort of a bad rap as a low-effort holiday gift. But a lot goes into the process of creating them.

If you’re a candle lover, you have probably seen some brands offer soy or beeswax versions as natural alternatives to typical wax options. But are conventional candles actually bad for you? And if ...

What the candle science shows When you burn a paraffin candle, it releases volatile organic compounds, or VOCs — gases that easily and quickly vaporize into the air at room temperature, said Dr.