I’m seeing a lot of recommendations for Autumn/Fall and Christmas candles at the moment. It’s just a shame most of them would set us off with paraffin wicks and bases, and synthetic fragrance oils that, frankly, make me feel queasy. You can buy non-toxic candles, of course, but it is much easier and cheaper to make …
Those Dratted Candles!!
 I loath those smelly chemical candles that seem to be ubiquitous in shops, public spaces and homes nowadays. I have always cautioned against them as real pollutants in the home and have moaned about them several times over the years. In fact, we used to sell a non-paraffin, vegetable-based, cotton-wicked, essential oil-only non-toxic range in …
Air Fresheners, Cleaning and Cancer
Haven't I always wittered on about this - and now research is bearing me out yet again? The Telegraph yesterday published a story about a study done in the US that suggests that women who regularly use chemical household cleaners and slow release air fresheners can double their risk of cancer. Unfortunately this is no surprise …