While it is impossible to avoid phthalates completely, we can drastically decrease our exposure by avoiding plastics to the best of our ability, especially in the kitchen (replace plastic storage containers with
glass ones), avoiding synthetic fragrances (assume that any product that lists «fragrance,» «perfume» or «parfum» as an ingredient contains the chemical),
purchase phthalate - free makeup, eat organic whenever possible (to avoid phthalates in pesticides), and finally, by avoiding the use of scented
candles and air fresheners with synthetic scents (pure essential oils are a healthier alternative).
Above our table is an oval mirror and my hubby
purchased and installed two bronze and
glass wall sconses on either side of our mirror and the sconces hold a fat 4» flameless flickering
candle.