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Can scented candles release toxic fumes that damage your lungs (for babies)?

Based on 1 peer-reviewed studyhome
Verdict: Avoid

Yes. Burning scented candles releases volatile organic compounds that cause oxidative stress, inflammation, and lung injury in animal studies.

The research at a glance

StudyJournalYear
Toxicological evaluation of volatile organic compounds emitted from scented candles: in silico ADMET profiling, oxidative stress, inflammation, and lung injury in rats.Front Public Health2025

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