Why Soy Wax Candles Are Better for You and the Planet
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There’s nothing like the soft glow of a candle to transform a room. But did you know the type of wax inside that candle can make a huge difference — not just for your home, but for your health and the environment?
If you’ve been wondering why soy wax has become the top choice for candle lovers, here’s everything you need to know.
1. Soy Wax vs. Paraffin: The Basics
Most mass-produced candles are made from paraffin wax, a byproduct of petroleum refining. While they may be inexpensive, paraffin candles release chemicals when burned that can affect indoor air quality.
Soy wax, on the other hand, is made from hydrogenated soybean oil — a natural, renewable resource. That means it’s better for you and kinder to the Earth.
2. Cleaner, Healthier Air in Your Home
One of the biggest benefits of soy wax candles is their clean burn.
Because soy wax produces less soot and fewer toxins, you’ll enjoy your favorite scents without worrying about black marks on your walls or harmful chemicals in the air.
3. Better for the Planet
Soy wax is made from soybeans — a renewable, biodegradable resource that supports sustainable agriculture. Paraffin comes from finite fossil fuels, which have a much larger environmental footprint.
By choosing soy wax, you’re choosing a candle that works in harmony with nature.
4. A Longer, More Fragrant Burn
Soy wax burns cooler and slower than paraffin, meaning you get more hours of enjoyment from each candle. And because it holds fragrance oils so well, your favorite scent stays strong from the first light to the last flicker.
5. Why Our Soy Candles Are Different
We don’t just use soy wax — we use 100% natural soy wax with phthalate-free fragrance oils and lead-free cotton or wooden wicks and eco-friendly packaging. Our candles are made for people who care about what they bring into their home — and how it impacts the world outside their door.
💡 Tip: If you’ve never tried a soy wax candle before, start with our Container Collection — clean, long-lasting scents you can feel good about burning every day 👇
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