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Many have questions and debates on whether paraffin or soy candles are best. As you may already know, we provide hand poured soy candles. We are firm on keeping the environment safe and healthy. Now, let's discuss the 5 reasons to use soy wax over paraffin wax.
#1 Soy Wax is NATURAL
Many companies use paraffin wax, a petroleum oil and a gasoline by-product. Paraffin wax candles increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere. In 2001, EPA(environmental protection agency) concluded that burning paraffin wax candles emit harmful amounts of toxins and carcinogens in the air. These toxins are considered above excess cancer risk, with multiple exposures.
SFCC uses soy wax, a healthier alternative to paraffin. Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, dehulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated.
Be very aware of the types of candles you burn. Not all soy wax candles are 100% soy. Some are blended with paraffin wax and scented with chemical fragrances. Our candles are hand poured with 100% soy wax and scented with chemical free fragrance.
#2 Burn Time
Soy candles burn 50% longer than regular candles. Although soy candles are sometimes more expensive than paraffin candles to buy, they are more cost effective. Soy candles burn even and leave almost no wax on the sides of the container.
#3 Burns Cleaner
Soy wax burns cleaner than regular paraffin wax candles. So, they do not produce black soot like paraffin wax candles. If black soot can discolor your walls, furniture and carpet, imagine what it is doing to the air you inhale.
#4 NON TOXIC
Soy wax candles are healthier for humans, pets and the environment. They have a lower melting point and the wax does not get as hot. This means less risks of skin burns, had you accidentally spilled melted wax on your skin. Soy wax candles release no known carcinogens into the air compared to paraffin wax candles.
#5 SCENT
Soy wax candles have a much stronger and pleasant smelling scent than chemical scents added to paraffin wax candles. When you hear someone saying that a candle scent "throws well", this means it fills the room with a strong lasting scent. Here at SFCC, we use all natural fragrance oil and essential oils to blend our beautiful Aromas of Enchantment. No headaches included!
Now that you know the reasons to use soy wax over paraffin wax, you should be ready to make the switch!
DO IT!!
Switching to Soy Wax Candles are healthier for you, your pet and the environment!