Soy Candles
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In 1992 Michael Richards in search for alternative to the raising cost of beeswax produced the first Soy candle made from soy wax, which is hydrogenated soybean oil. Its popularity continues today. candles.
Advantages of soy candles
Soy
candles have to 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 - They can last up to 50% longer than
paraffin candles.
Wax spills are easy to clean - It's very difficult to remove
paraffin wax from furniture or textiles. Soy wax spills can easily be
cleaned up with hot soapy water.
Soy candles produce less soot - Soot should be avoided because it
is very unhealthy and can eventually coat furniture and walls. Soy
candles produce about 90% less soot that paraffin candles.
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 scent dispersion. The lower
melting point of soy wax results in a larger size of the liquid wax pool
around the candle wick. It is from this liquid wax pool that the
essential oils evaporate into the atmosphere.