Soy Candles have been recently gaining popularity. In fact it has even sparked a discussion on whether using soy wax is better than any other candle wax.
There are different types of waxes used in candle making. To name a few are soy wax, beeswax, paraffin
wax and palm wax. Each candle wax has
its own unique characteristics and properties and as a candle user, you’d have
to decide which works best for you.
People nowadays are gearing more towards anything natural and organic. Mostly
because they are taking into consideration how it affects the environment and
their lifestyle. This is also one of the
reasons why most people now have strong preference to soy candles.
Soy Candles are made out of soy wax which is an alternative to
paraffin. Compared to paraffin which is
a by-product of the crude oil refinement process, soy wax is made from
soybeans. It is in fact a type of
vegetable oil. However, regardless of
how they are produced, both of them are tested safe, contrary to what others
believed.
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| 100% Natural Soy Candle in Reusable Coloured Glass |
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| 100% Natural Soy Candle in Large Frosted Bell Jar |
Why Soy Candles Then?
Soy candles are all natural. Soy
wax produced by hydrogenating soybeans has low melting point with a not so
solid texture. This type of wax is
suitable for making container candles because of such characteristics. Our Soy candles are made from 100% natural soy wax
that contains quality essential oils and pure cotton wicks.
Sustainability. Soy wax comes
from a renewable source. One can always
grow soy crops to maintain a steady supply of soybeans in order to produce
sufficient amount of soy wax used for candle making.
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| Tropical Delights 100% Natural Soy Candles in Glass Jars with Wooden Lids |
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| 100% Natural Soy Candle in Decorative Tin |
Soy wax burn slower compared to paraffin. That means more time for you to enjoy the
scent of your candles. Because it is slower to burn, this makes it more
economical for candle buyers.
Soy candles only burns at 2 degrees above body temperature. That's because soybean oil is incorporated in
the wax resulting to a low melting point.
This also causes the scent of the candles to disperse faster because of
the large size of liquid wax pool around the wick. This wax pool is where the aromatic oils are
before they evaporate into the atmosphere.
Wax spills from soy candles are easier to clean. All you need is a hot soapy water as soy wax
is water soluble.
Soot. All candles produce soot
including soy candles.. The only
difference is, the soot produced by a soy candle is lighter that it's almost
negligible, unlike the thick black soot produced by paraffins.
Whether you prefer paraffin or soy candles is up to you but we’re here
to make the decision easier. Alma
Importers have a wide range of natural soy candles in different glass containers to
choose from. Feel free to visit our website and browse through our large range of soy candles.
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| Tropical Delight Coconut Rum 100% Natural Soy Candle |
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| 100% Natural Soy Candle in Jar with Lid |
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