Scented Candles香薰蜡烛
Aromatherapy candles contain essential oils. It’s believed that these oils have a healing effect on the mind, body and spirit. Some of the benefits include reduced body pain, less stress and increased concentration.
芳香疗法蜡烛含有精油。普遍
认为这些精油能够为身心带来疗愈效果，其中一些效果包括减轻身体疼痛、缓解压力以及提高专注力。
Yet, as much as many of us love scented candles, some experts warn against them. They believe paraffin candles can be harmful to our health. Studies have shown that burning paraffin wax can release cancer-causing chemicals.
可是，虽然我们很多人都喜爱香薰蜡烛，一些专家却针对这种蜡烛提出警告。他们认为石蜡蜡烛对于健康有害。多项研究也已明确指出，燃烧石蜡会释放出致癌的化学物质。
But there is a safer choice – soy candles. Soy wax is natural and made from soybean oil. When soy wax burns, it produces 90 percent less black smoke than burning paraffin. This makes soy candles better for the environment and people’s health. There are other benefits. Soy candles burn longer, produce less heat and any spills are easy to clean.
不过，有一种比较安全的选择——大豆蜡烛。大豆蜡烛是由大豆油制成的自然蜡。大豆蜡烛燃烧时所产生的黑烟比石蜡少了90%。因此，大豆蜡烛对于环境和人体健康都比较有益。此外，还有其他益处。大豆蜡烛燃烧的时间较长，温度较低，任何溢出或滴下的烛油也都很容易清理。
One rule applies to any candle you choose, though. Always use candles safely. Never burn them while you’re away from home or after you’ve gone to bed. Enjoy the fragrance and its benefits in a safe way.
不管选择什么蜡烛，有一项规则倒是全都适用，那就是使用蜡烛一定要注意安全。千万不要在离家时或上床睡觉后继续点着蜡烛。务必要以安全的方式享受香薰及其附带益处。
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