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Making soy candle's has become popular because of many reasons like soy is grown on American soil, Soy is non-toxic and non-carcinogenic, Soy wax is 100% vegetable by-product. Soy candle wax is a renewable resource, Soy candle wax burns evenly with a steady flame.
Soy is also a renewable resource. It grows in the USA with ease and there is a plentiful amount to it. You will never have to worry about hurting the environment when you are using soy candles. You will be giving people new and better jobs and helping the world at the same time.
There are so many reasons for you to choose soy candles over regular run of the mill candles. For instance, did you know that soy candles can last twice as long as other candles? They are so affordable when you look at them this way. You will be able to get twice as much use out of your candles when they are soy candles. And since they burn slower and longer the fragrance will be even better.
The biggest complaint that most people have about regular candles is the soot factor. How many times have you had to try and scrub off soot after lighting a candle? Well, the good news is that you will never have to do this again when you replace with soy candles. Soy candles have no soot production and they will not leave soot stain.
Comparision Below
Soy Candles versus Paraffin Candles
Soy wax burns at a much cooler temperature than paraffin candles. This allows for a longer burn time. Cooler burn = longer burn time. It also enables us to use all natural cotton wicks.
Soy Wax
Comes from soy bean oil. A natural resource grown by American Farmers.
Soy wax burns cleaner and longer. It is non-toxic, with no petrol-carbon soot.
Environmentally Friendly - a renewable source.
Easily cleans up with hot soap and water. If you've ever spilled paraffin wax, you'll appreciate this. Soy wax can be easily extracted from glass, tin, and other material for recycling.
Paraffin Wax
Petroleum by-product and is the most common type of wax used in the U.S. due to its low cost for the manufacturer.
Paraffin wax releases thick black soot when burned, as well as 11 documented toxins, 2 are carcinogenic - toulene and benzene. The American Lung Association has warned consumers of unhealthy indoor air quality from burning paraffin candles.
Contributes to the dependency on crude oil.
Not easily removable from clothing, carpet, or other material.
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