Paraffin-free scents make candles safe again

Green Tea and Lemon scented candle from The Body Shop After the scary news that scented candles release toxins when they burn, you may have been put off lighting up. Their paraffin wax allegedly produces volatile organic compounds and smoke laced with almost as many toxins as those produced by cigarettes. But this paraffin-free pot of goodness from The Body Shop means we can once again enjoy a candlelit bath in peace. Its’ green tea and lemon scent eliminates odours without being too overpowering. Packed with essential oils burning on an unbleached cotton wick, the crisp aroma is a welcome waft of freshness.