Soy Candles - Wax, Wholesale, Making Scented Soy Candles

Soy Candles - Wax, Wholesale, Making Scented Soy Candles

Soy candles are gaining in popularity because they are an excellent alternative to paraffin and less costly to produce than beeswax candles. Soy wax candles, whether scented, or aromatherapy, are a favorite to the environmentally conscious consumer, because soy wax is a renewable source and it is biodegradable.
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Candles made of soy wax are made from a vegetable based product, actual soy beans that are grown in America. Since over 65 % of households buy candles soy candles provide significant value to agriculture by using more than 100 million bushels of soybeans.
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According to a study done by a candle retailer; selling soy, beeswax, and gel candles, soy candles last 50% longer than candles made from petroleum-based paraffin. The study also claims that soy candles burn slower and cooler allowing for fragrance to be distributed more evenly. Soy candles are less likely to trigger allergies because they produce very little soot or smoke. They are non-toxic and the wax cleans up with soap and water which makes soy candles more pet and child proof than a paraffin candle.
Soy candles are excellent for people with allergies, asthma, or if you just want to keep the black soot off your jars and walls. Candle burning can be messy if you have ever spilled paraffin wax you know this to be true. Soy wax can be the answer to that problem. Easy clean up and less soot allows for cleaner candle burning for you and your family.

Most 100% soy candles are votives, tea lights or jar candles. This is because they can not be 100% soy wax. Soy wax is much softer than paraffin and cannot be released from a pillar mold unless other ingredients are added to the candle. If you are looking for 100% soy candles try to be certain that you buy them in the smaller sizes or in jars to guarantee that they ARE 100% soy.

They can come in fragrances, but remember again that there are chemicals added to the soy wax to give it fragrance. One way to be sure you are burning pure items is to buy candles that are fragranced with 100% essential oil.

Soy candles can be found in retail or wholesale prices. The soy candles come in many different size jars, tea lights, votives and even tarts. They can be scented or unscented. Candles are always good ideas for gift giving and soy candles make great gift ideas.

Don't forget to tell your friends receiving these gifts all the wonderful benefits of burning soy candles verses paraffin candles and they will be grateful put so much thought in selecting their candle.

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