Why You Should Switch To Natural Soy Wax Candles Today
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There are many reasons why you might love candles; they can be very attractive in their own right, when burnt they produce a beautifully warm light and if oils are added to them they will release a wonderful aroma into your room.
However traditional candles are made from paraffin, which is made from petroleum. This means that they are not very good for the environment. Paraffin is not a renewable resource, and when it is burnt it may release carcinogenic substances into the atmosphere. This is why many people are choosing to use soy wax candles rather than the traditional wax candles.
The Advantages of Soy Wax Candles
These Moroccan Style Scented Soy Wax Candles can be found at Natural Collection
Soy wax candles, made from the wax of the soya bean, are becoming increasingly popular for many reasons. Soybean wax, often referred to simply as "soy wax," is produced with hydrogenated soybean oil.
- The wax is made from a plant product which means that it is both renewable and biodegradable.
- The candles burn more cleanly than paraffin candles, because the produce less soot.
- Soy candles do not burn as quickly as paraffin candles do, so they last longer.
Soybean wax has a lower melting point than paraffin wax. When soy wax candles first came on the market they were only sold as jar candles because they tended to melt too easily and were too greasy or brittle to make pillar candles.
However in the last few years the manufacture of soy wax candles has improved enormously and now it is possible to buy a range of pillar and taper candles made from soybean wax as well as jar candles.
Where To Buy Soy Wax Candles
Online retailers where you can buy a good selection of soy wax candles.
- Northumbrian Candleworks specialise in soy wax candles and candle making kits. They have a wide range of luxury, handmade, pure soy wax candles in a variety of lovely scents both traditional and contemporary.
- Amazon have a big selection of soy wax candles from brands including Paddywax, Mudlark, Jardle Soy Candles, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Wax & Wix and many more.
- Etsy have a lovely selection of soy wax pillar candles in many fantastic designs from classic to contemporary made by individual makers around the world.
- Natural Collection have soy wax candles from Pacifica, Vineyard Candles, Noctua and M&J London in a variety of different scents which would all make lovely gifts.
- Candles Naturally have a range of soy wax tin candles and aromatherapy candles along with soy wax refill kits so that you can top up your favourite candles.
- The English Soap Company are based in East Sussex and have their own range of scented soy candles including lavendar, rose and seasonal scents for Christmas.
- Ethical Superstore have a beautiful range on attractive scented soy wax candles as well as candles made from palm wax and beeswax.
- 4candles sell soya wax beads in bulk for people who want to make their own candles.
- Busy Bee Candles are another company who specialise in scented soy wax candles as well as materials for making your own candles too.
Candlemaking with Soy Wax
Candle making is a fast growing and popular hobby, and using soy wax is a really good way of doing this. The lower melting point of soy wax has one great advantage for crafters; it means that it is much easier to make candles yourself at home, for example making candles in teacups.
Last updated 4th January 2018
