Soy Candles: A Popular Alternative to Paraffin Wax

Soy candles are growing more in popularity all the time, probably because of the benefits of burning soy wax. It is known to last 50% longer than traditional wax (paraffin), they also burn slower, cleaner, and cooler - which helps to distribute fragrance. They are also non-toxic and less likely to cause an allergic reaction, and they don't release the carcinogens that petroleim-based candles do.

They are also popular with environmentally conscious consumers. This is mainly because soy wax is made from 100% soybeans, it's biodegradable, and it's a renewable resource.

These organic candles make a nice, natural gift, and an even nicer gift if they are homemade. Candle making with soy wax is usually easier than making other candles, mainly because soy wax cleans up with soap and water, meaning you can often put your utensils in the dishwasher.

The basics of how to make soy candles are that you combine soy wax, dye, and fragrance. A good amount of each to start with is one pound of soy wax, one ounce of fragrant oil, and a few drops of dye (use your judgement to determine the amount of color you want). Put the wax in a melter or clean pan on medium heat, when the wax is melted, remove from heat and add the fragrance oil and dye. Position the wick in the center (using a pencil or clothespin if necessary to keep the wick straight) of the container you wish to use (mason jar, etc.) and gently pour the wax over it. When the wax dries, trim the wick to 1/2 inch, and your candle is ready to be enjoyed. More on making soy candles.

Soy Candles are a Natural Approach to Candlelight

What offers the scent of candles without the black soot and chemicals? What is all natural to breathe in and doesn’t leave that black soot as residue? The answer is soy candles. Have you ever ruined a table cloth or a runner with a dripping paraffin candle? Did you know that soy candles clean up with a simple mixture of soap and water?

How do These Types Compare to Other Candles?

Unlike paraffin candles that burn off chemicals and leave black soot, soy candles burn naturally and have little to no residue. Moreover, these candles burn longer and are more than capable filling a room with the delicious aromas candle-lovers have come to expect from a good candle. Another wonderful benefit is that these candles clean up with simple soap and water. That means that there is no longer any danger of ruining your favorite tablecloth or runner with wax drips from a candle.

Soy candles are relatively new on the market. They are created using soybean wax in much the same way that beeswax and bayberry wax is used to create other all-natural candles. The most obvious problem, particularly with beeswax, is the cost. Therefore, to have the benefits of an all-natural candle without breaking the bank, search for soy candles.

Where Can I Find Soy Candles?

One of the first markets for soy candles was The Body Shop; however, today these wonderful alternatives to paraffin or other more expensive natural candles may be found in a variety of locations. All that is required to find soy candles is a little perseverance. Search the natural health food aisles of your local discount store or seek out a natural health food market, and certainly you will be successful in your endeavor to blend all-natural soybeans with your love for candles.

Barring that, however, let your fingers do the work while you enjoy a cup of coffee in your bath robe some early morning. There are a variety of places online where soy candles may be purchase either by the environmentally conscience consumer or the would-be entrepreneur. For this search, your first stop should be your favorite search engines shopping page.

Whether your goal is to start a new environmentally conscious business, or to never again have to throw away a ruined tablecloth, soy candles are the answer. At a lower cost than beeswax or bayberry wax, and with the added benefit of burning longer without the black soot and chemical residue, soy candles may soon become the favorite of every candle lover you know.

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