Soy candles are made from soy wax which is a vegetable wax derived from the oil of soybeans. After the soybeans are harvested, these beans are cleaned and rolled into flakes. The oil from these flakes is extracted and hydrogenated.
Soy wax is 100% biodegradable in comparison to paraffin. Therefore, soy is often referred to as a superior wax in comparison to paraffin. These are usually container candles. Soy wax can also be made into pillar candles. These candles dіѕtrіbutе frаgrаnсеѕ and ѕсеntѕ slightly less than paraffin candles.
Typically soy wax has a lower melting point than traditional waxes. The low melting роіnt results in cooler, long burning, long lasting саndlеѕ in temperate areas. It also results in a larger-size liquid wax рооl. These help spread еѕѕеntіаl fragrances into the air.
While all candles emit some black soot while burning, candles made from soy wax burns cleaner and results in less soot. Another reason to choose soy wax when it comes to candles is the fact that soy wax is an excellent fragrance carrier that does not require chemical amplifiers.
Benefits of soy candles
- Soy candles are non toxins, carcinogens or pollutants.
- These are less likely to trigger allergies.
- No petro-carbon soot producing unlike what you get from petroleum-based paraffin candles.
- Candles are long lasting, and long burning so there is value for money
- Soy wax burns cooler which means that you can enjoy your soy wax candle for generally 30-50% longer than a paraffin candle.
Is burning soy candles bad for your health?
Yes indeed they are. The best candles to look out for are made using 100% GMO free (genetically modified organisms) soy wax.
Soy wax burns clean and you won’t be filling your home, or your lungs, with potentially deadly smoke, dangerous pollutants or staining your walls and ceilings with black soot.
What’s the difference between Soy wax and Paraffin wax?
Soy wax has a stronger fragrance.
Due to the lack of soot and toxins released into the air, soy wax candles have a stronger scent profile than paraffin wax candles. The chemicals released by paraffin wax can mix with the scent during burning, which kind of defeats the point of lighting a candle
Soy wax contains nothing artificial, which makes it a better alternative whereas old-fashioned paraffin wax is made from petroleum oil and produces harmful by-products when burned or melted.
Soy wax is non-toxic making it better both for the environment and your health!
This is why, we at Go Eco Love sell soy based candles in different scents. Our scents range from vanilla, rose, pine and citrus making your homes and senses enriched and relaxed. Our candles burn for more than 20 hours clearly showing their long burning times. Do visit our shop at goecolove.com/shop where you can see the different candles we have for you. Create an atmosphere of smoothing in the comforts of your homes.