Benefits Of Soy Candles
The majority of all candles are made with paraffin wax, a petroleum based by-product of refined gasoline. Studies have shown that carcinogens released by paraffin wax candles are as dangerous as second hand cigarette smoke and can cause harm to the heart, lungs, circulatory system, and nervous system. This is not only a health concern, but also an environmental concern. Paraffin wax candles release carcinogens into the atmosphere when burned similar to that of gasoline being burned by an automobile.
Our candles are made with an all natural soybean base wax enhanced with botanical oils and have the following advantages over paraffin wax candles:
- do not release harmful carcinogens
- do not produce black soot leaving residue on furnishings
- burn substantially longer and more uniform
- are water soluble for easy cleanup
- biodegradable resulting in reduced landfill
- are non-toxic and do not contain any pesticides or herbicides
- contribute to the reduction of our dependency on crude oil
- promote the care of our environment by utilizing plants that are not depleted
