Soy wax is quickly becoming a popular material within the candle making community, and for good reason. Soy wax has numerous benefits over paraffin wax, which is the most common ingredient in candles.
Paraffin wax is quickly becoming frowned upon with the more environmentally and health conscious because of its use of common pesticides and petroleum oil.
Other than the environmental and health reasons, soy has many benefits over paraffin wax.
Soy Is A Renewable Resource
Soy wax is made from soy beans, which is grown for many purposes and is an extremely plentiful resource being only outgrown by corn in the United States. After the beans are collected, cleaned cracked and rolled into flakes.
Soy Wax Candles Burn Longer
Soy Is Easy To Clean
Soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin wax, so will turn softer at lower temperatures. If you ever find yourself having a wax spill, it can be cleaned with soap and hot water instead of harsh chemicals.
Soy is Clean Burning
Soy wax will produce less smoke than other waxes, which will help ease anyone who are sensitive to candle smoke. Since soy wax burns cleaner the air will be safer for everyone, especially for the elderly and younger children.
Better Scent Throw
You’ll notice a definite difference in the fragrance of soy wax candles because of the lower melt point. Because the wax will melt sooner, any fragrance incorporated in the wax will disperse quicker and more evenly into the air.
As you can see, soy wax has many benefits over more common wax like paraffin. When choosing a candle the least expensive candle might not always be the best choice.