What are ALL NATURAL SOY CANDLES and what are their advantages?

Soy candles have the following advantages compared to paraffin wax candles:

  • Soy candles are cheap - Beeswax is a great natural alternative to paraffin, but to get the same results as a soy-based candle, it is very expensive. Soy wax is a new alternative to paraffin wax that is cost effective. Soy wax is also made from a renewable source.

  • Soy wax is all-natural - Soy wax is a favorite of environmentally conscious people because it is not made from petroleum, like paraffin candles. Burning of soy candles does not increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere.

  • Soy candles last longer - soy candles last 50% longer than paraffin candles.

  • Soy candles spills are easy to clean - It's very difficult to remove paraffin wax from furniture or textiles. Soy wax spills can easily be clean up with hot soapy water.

  • Soy candles produce less soot - Soot is very unhealthy and should be avoided. Soy candles produce about 90% less soot that paraffin candles and thus help to maintain air quality.

  • Scented soy candles distribute more flavour - The incorporation of soybean oil lowers the melting point of the candle, which translates into cooler burning candles and faster scents dispersion.

  • Soy candles can last up to 50% longer than candles made of petroleum-based paraffin, the ingredient found in most candles. They also burn slower and cooler (helping to better distribute fragrance), are non-toxic, less likely to trigger allergies, clean up with soap and water, and soy wax does not give off black soot. Soy is also a favorite of environmentally conscious consumers. Made from American-grown soybeans, its biodegradable, a renewable resource, and from a global point of view, it "supports the US economy instead of foreign oil conglomerates
 

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