Soy Candles have a reputation for being ‘clean burning’ candles. What exactly does that mean? It basically means that soy candles do not emit any harmful or toxic gases when they burn. Unlike paraffin wax, soy wax candles do not emit any carcinogens either. When paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum burns, it emits harmful chemicals such as toluene and benzene. Both these chemicals have been linked to the development of asthma and lung cancer. Additionally, several compounds that paraffin wax releases have been termed as “toxic air agents” by many environmental agencies. Since soy wax is made of plants, it emits no such chemicals. Hence, when you are enjoying the scent of your soy candle, you can rest easy! For your physical health, especially respiratory health, is not being compromised.

In this part, cleaner burning will solely refer to the fact that soy candles do not produce petro-carbon soot at all. When paraffin candles emit petro-carbon soot it deposits on walls and curtains, which increases the need for home maintenance. With soy candles, this is not an issue.

The idea of soy candles emitting scent better is connected to the fact that soy candles burn more slowly. In other words, the lower melting point of soy wax creates a larger pool of liquid wax around the flame. The fragrances are slowly released from this liquid wax, allowing the soy candle to emit the scent better! Due to soy candles’ excellent ability to emit scents better than their paraffin and beeswax candles, no artificial chemical amplifiers are added to the mix! This, again, means that soy candles do not compromise on the air quality you will inhale.

Soy wax candles are known to last longer than paraffin candles of the same size. Meaning, you are making better use out of your money and enjoying your favourite scent for longer! It can’t get better than this, right? Now, how much longer can you enjoy soy candles, as compared to paraffin candles? It’s around 30-50% longer! This is mainly a result of the fact that soy wax burns cooler.

When you are baby proofing your living spaces, your choice of candle must be a part of this process! Some parents give up candle use entirely with little kids around because of a fire hazard. However, you don’t have to give up the luxury of enjoying pleasant scents! Soy wax has a much lower melting point than paraffin wax, which causes it to burn at a cooler temperature. So, if your little, curious toddler drops some hot wax on themselves it will scald a lot less than if it were paraffin wax.

Many dog and cat parents would argue that having pets is no different than having infants and toddlers at home. Both tend to knock things over- anything that comes their way! In such a situation, candles can be a serious hazard. However, you can continue to use soy candles as long as they are out of reach of your pets. Rest assured, soy candles are safe do not pose any threats to your pets’ health. If you have a pet dog, they may get irritated if the candle has a strong scent, given their sensitive sensory system.

Soy candles, as well as paraffin candles are vegan! This is simply the case because both soy and paraffin wax are not derived from animals. So which one of the vegan candles should you choose? If you also want to make sure that your candles are cruelty free- soy candles are your answer! While paraffin candles are not derived from animals or tested on them, they are not cruelty free for the planet.