Aromatic Candles

SOY WAX CANDLES Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process dramatically alters the melting point of the oil, making it a solid at room temperature. The leftover bean husks are commonly used as animal feed. Paraffin wax is derived from petroleum which is one of the biggest contributors of carbon dioxide. It contains different carcinogen compounds that are toxic air pollutants, not least toluene and benzene - the nasty carcinogens found in cigarette smoke. This can trigger respiratory irritation and lead to poor indoor air quality. Soy wax candles are a blend of wax and botanical oils which are completely healthy and toxin free. They are sustainable, biodegradable and burn longer than paraffin candles.