A little information about soy wax~
We do not use chemical dyes to color the soy, or chemical fragrances to scent. Using Chemical dyes to color the wax dilutes the fragrance and can cause less of a scent throw, this is another reason we do not dye our soy- we want a great scent throw for our products.
Soy wax is SOFTER than paraffin wax and can crumble (Tarts will be softer than paraffin wax tarts and can crumble some when removing them from the tart package) this is normal for soy wax. It is normal for soy wax to pull from the jar when transporting through temperature changes (this can happen during the shipping process getting delivered to you, depending on the temperature-heat or coolness). Also it is normal for soy wax to look crystallized over time- this is called frosting and is normal in soy wax. You can heat your candles with a hair dryer to help with frosting or wax pulling from the jar. All wax soy and paraffin will cause sooting. It is less when using soy vs paraffin.
* Discovered in 1991 as an alternative to paraffin wax
* Natural, renewable, non-toxic and biodegradable
* Hydrogenated form of soybean oil
* Available in flake form and has an off-white appearance
* Has a lower melting point than paraffin
* Commercial soy wax blends tend to be softer than paraffin and will melt in warm weather
* Burns longer and at a cooler temperature than paraffin wax
Why Soy Candles Are So Great
Soy candles are natural since they’re made from vegetable oil (soybeans). On the other hand, paraffin candles are made from petroleum oil. As a result, soy wax candles do not increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere like paraffin candles do. Furthermore, soy candles do not require chemicals to scent them.
For the record… if a soy candle is made from 100% soy (not all are; some are blended with beeswax or other waxes), and scented with essentials oils instead of chemical fragrances (as many are), then it can be called an all-natural soy candle.
Soy candles burn 50% longer than regular candles. Therefore, even though soy wax candles are sometimes more expensive than paraffin wax candles to buy, they are still more cost-effective in the long run. For comparison’s sake, soy candles generally cost less than beeswax candles (another natural wax alternative to paraffin). Furthermore, soy candles burn evenly, leaving almost no excess wax on the sides of the jar.
Soy candles burn cleaner than regular paraffin candles do. As a result, they don’t produce much black soot like paraffin candles do. Candle soot is more of a nuisance than you might realize. If you burn a lot of candles, over time it can discolor your walls & furniture and stain the edges of your carpet!
Soy candles are non-toxic since they are made of vegetable oil, have a lower melting point (so the wax itself doesn’t get as hot), produce negligible amounts of soot, and release no known carcinogens into the air. Compared to paraffin candles, soy wax candles are much healthier for humans, pets, and the environment. Plus, they clean up easier (just use soap and water) when the wax is spilled.
The scent from soy candles is much
and more pleasant than the scent from paraffin wax candles. Because of the lower melting point of soy wax, there is a larger amount of the liquid wax pool around the candle wick itself. It is from this liquid wax pool and the wick itself that the essential oils evaporate into the atmosphere.