Soy Wax Candle

Let’s start with a quick introduction, there are two popular waxes used in candle making, these being soy and paraffin wax. I am going to be comparing them and giving you insight into why I use soy wax…

BENEFITS OF SOY WAX #1: RENEWABLE RESOURCES

Paraffin wax is a byproduct of petroleum and is not a renewable resource. Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This is the pure soy wax we make our candles with. Soy is biodegradable and cleans up with water.

BENEFITS OF SOY WAX #2: CLEANER & COOLER BURNING

Paraffin candles are associated with the blackness that accumulates on their jars and on surrounding walls and counters. However, soy candles give off very little of this soot which allows for a more pleasing appearance and easier breathing. In addition, soy candles are also non-toxic.

Soy candles burn at a low temperature, while this means that soy candles will melt if kept in a warm locations, it also translates into a slower burn and a longer-lasting candle. Your soy candle will also burn evenly, meaning you will use your candle till the very last drop.

BENEFITS OF SOY WAX #3 100% NATURAL

Unlike beeswax or paraffin wax, soy candles contain no pesticides, toxins, allergens, or animal products. These environmentally-friendly candles also have a much longer burn time than other types of waxes. As a bonus, soy candles have been shown to have therapeutic properties, including stress relief and improved air quality.