Scented Candles "Bad For Body", says Chemist, Explains Why

Scented candles are used to fill the air inside homes with soothing fragrance. They are widely used during festivals, such as Diwali.

A chemist has warned people against using scented candles at home. These candles are a nice addition to home and fill the indoor air with soothing scent. But Dr Dan Gubler, a PhD organic chemist, has said they could be doing more harm than good.

Dr Gubler posted the advice on TikTok, a video-sharing platform which is banned in India. But websites across the world have reported on the chemist's video, and the advice that he has given.

He begins the video by talking about scented candles and then dives deep to explain the risks they pose if overused.

"There have been a lot of clinical studies that have come out recently that show that frequently burning indoor candles can cause serious health problems, including inhibiting the ability of cells especially in the bladder to grow normally,” said Dr Guble, holding a white scented candle, according to weekly British celebrity news website OK!