Do you love walking in Anthropologie and smelling the amazing candles they have? Below I have some amazing Anthro candle diffuser blend alternatives using essential oils. So, besides giving you some great diffuser blend recipes below I wanted to also give you some of the science I have found behind the importance of diffusing. Additionally I will tell you why it is so much better for your health than lighting up toxic candles. Chances are you have smelled and loved all things pumping in stores like Anthropologie. These candles are so popular. Why? Because they smell good and they do a great job of masking odors in your home (important to note here that artificial Fragrances mask the smells and odors not actually get rid of them). Regardless of how good they smell these candles are a health hazard and you definitely want to stay away from.

The Low Down on Wax

Most candles are made from paraffin wax. Paraffin is a petroleum waste product that not only give off toxic fumes when you burn a candle, paraffin in itself is a waste product. Moreover, the wax is chemically bleached and deodorized and at that point it’s made into wax- YIKES! PLUS in 2001, the EPA concluded that burning paraffin candles releases large amounts of toxins in the air that are ABOVE the excess cancer risk!

Green America also a good article explaining the hazards of burning candles.

THANKFULLY diffusing YL oils can transform the smell of our homes and they are not only MORE effective, but they are actually GOOD for our health rather than harmful! I can’t wait for you to try these Anthro candle diffuser blend alternatives below. So toss those candles because when you know better you do better, right?

Antrho Candle Dup Diffuser Blends

Volcano

Idaho Blue Spruce + Grapefruit + Orange + Geranium

Angel Food

Vanilla + Nutmeg + Copaiba + Jade Lemon

Frosted Fireside

Vetiver + Vanilla + Orange

Modern Mint

Wintergreen + Peppermint + Tangerine

Rose Colored Glasses

Geranium + Bergamot + Frankincense + Rose

Which recipe will you try first?