Natural Soy Candles vs. Regular Wax Candles
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Which Candles are Best? Natural Soy or Paraffin Wax?
Candles are an incredible gift - both for giving and receiving. There aren't many people who don't appreciate or have place for a candle within their home or work environments. Candles are functional, consumable gifts - perfect for people who will actually use them on a regular basis. While some candles are meant to serve merely as a decoration, others are meant for nothing but burning. If you're looking for a candle that you can burn without feeling guilty about destroying a beautiful design, consider purchasing natural soy candles.
Normal candles are made out of a wide variety of materials, including beeswax and paraffin. Paraffin candles are amongst some of the most popular but there is a problem. Paraffin is a petroleum byproduct and will create extra soot which, upon burning, will enter the air you breathe.
Soy candles, on the other hand, produce a much lower amount of soot. It's impossible to find any candle that is 100% soot free but with a soy candle you are guaranteed to be as close as you can possibly get.
Regular wax candles, or those made with paraffin, can lead to other problems as well. Some older paraffin candles were found to be made with wicks containing lead. While not all candles are made this way, there is really no way to verify what type of wick you are purchasing or how old the candles are when you pick them up off a store shelf.
Paraffin has also been proven harmful to animals. The toxins from the wicks and soot from the wax have been known to make small dogs, birds, and cats very ill and some have even perished. Young children and elderly individuals have experienced health problems after inhaling these toxins as well.
Natural soy candles don't emit toxins like paraffin and regular wax candles do. They're not only only healthier but burn longer as well, giving you the added benefits of natural aromatherapy over an extended period of time. The average soy candle lasts about 30% longer than your standard candles, partially because it burns at a lower temperature. The low temperature ensures that the scent emitted from your candle will disperse evenly and last longer.
It's pretty safe to say that natural soy candles are definitely safer and more economical than your average paraffin candle. Make them your first choice the next time you find yourself candle shopping!
Normal candles are made out of a wide variety of materials, including beeswax and paraffin. Paraffin candles are amongst some of the most popular but there is a problem. Paraffin is a petroleum byproduct and will create extra soot which, upon burning, will enter the air you breathe.
Soy candles, on the other hand, produce a much lower amount of soot. It's impossible to find any candle that is 100% soot free but with a soy candle you are guaranteed to be as close as you can possibly get.
Regular wax candles, or those made with paraffin, can lead to other problems as well. Some older paraffin candles were found to be made with wicks containing lead. While not all candles are made this way, there is really no way to verify what type of wick you are purchasing or how old the candles are when you pick them up off a store shelf.
Paraffin has also been proven harmful to animals. The toxins from the wicks and soot from the wax have been known to make small dogs, birds, and cats very ill and some have even perished. Young children and elderly individuals have experienced health problems after inhaling these toxins as well.
Natural soy candles don't emit toxins like paraffin and regular wax candles do. They're not only only healthier but burn longer as well, giving you the added benefits of natural aromatherapy over an extended period of time. The average soy candle lasts about 30% longer than your standard candles, partially because it burns at a lower temperature. The low temperature ensures that the scent emitted from your candle will disperse evenly and last longer.
It's pretty safe to say that natural soy candles are definitely safer and more economical than your average paraffin candle. Make them your first choice the next time you find yourself candle shopping!
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Natural Soy Candles and Aromatherapy
For the past few centuries, candles have been used as decorations, to provide lighting, and now - more recently - as a great source for aromatherapy. Until recently, makers of aromatherapy candles focused on simple paraffin candles as the base for their oils, but recent research has shown that paraffin candles are not only far from economical but can be hazardous to your health as well. Now you can find a myriad of incredible aromatherapy candles made with soy wax instead.Aromatherapy candles made from natural soy are great because soy candles burn very slowly. This allows the essential oil used in your candle to diffuse throughout your room at a slower pace, ensuring you'll be able to enjoy a gentle scent without becoming overwhelmed.
Because soy candles are made from the oils found in soybeans, and are made from what is considered a renewable resource, using soy candles in aromatherapy won't cause any damage to our natural ecosystem or environment. Soy candles are also biodegradable and will not produce any dangerous byproducts as they are burnt.
The concept of the human sense of smell having a direct connection to a way a person feels has been studied for decades and has been used for thousands of years. Some scents are used to create a sense of invigoration while others, like lavender, are used to create a sense of calm. While some essential oils are great for general use, others should not be mixed. Most aromatherapy candles have been created with the unique needs of the human sense of smell in mind.
Natural soy candles for aromatherapy come in a wide variety of colors, shapes, and - of course - scents. You should have no problem finding a soy candle made with your favorite scent!
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Green Living 101: Natural Soy Candles
Every day hundreds of people make the conscious decision to live a life that is less harsh on the environment. Everything they do is designed to reduce the impact they have on the environment. The popular adage "reduce, reuse, and recycle" isn't just a bunch of words to the environmentally conscious. It's a way of life.Choosing natural soy candles over traditional wax or paraffin candles is just one way of going green. Soy candles have proven a great alternative to paraffin or petroleum based candles because of the minimal amount of impact they have on the environment - both in creation and ultimate destruction.
The creation of a regular wax candle is damaging to the environment first because of the ecological impact of destroying natural habitats in the search for and collection of oil. The toxins created by the burning of regular wax candles, usually dispelled in the form of soot, are toxic to animals, children, and the elderly. Natural soy candles, on the other hand, are made made from the oil of the soy bean - a renewable resource that is not toxic to the environment.
Another benefit of burning natural soy candles instead of regular paraffin candles is that soy candles are easier to clean up after. If a petroleum based candle melts or drips onto your desk, table, or counter-top it can be very difficult to clean up - leading you to use additional harsh chemical solvents in the process and, thus, adding even more toxins to the environment. Soy candles, if they drip, can be easily cleaned using a simple soap and water solution.
Every step you take towards living a greener life, large or small, will have a huge impact on the environment. Start slowly, one step at a time, even if it only means switching from petroleum based to natural soy candles. You'll be glad you made the switch!
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5 Reasons to Buy Natural Soy Candles
Still not convinced natural soy candles are the way to go? Let's take a moment to recap the reasons they're great for you, your family, and the environment.First, natural soy candles are made from the oil of the soy bean instead of from petroleum byproducts. The search for, harvesting of, and long lasting impacts of oil production on the environment are incredibly damaging and cause permanent damage to the ecosystem that can never be reversed.
Second, natural soy candles do not release dangerous toxins into the environment like petroleum based candles do. The toxins and soot created by petroleum based candles can actually be carcinogenic, causing serious health problems after prolonged exposure. Soy candles burn cleanly and will not cause you to become ill.
Imagine the number of candles you burn in your home each year. Now multiply that number by the millions of households in the world and you might begin to get an idea of how the environment can be impacted by the creation of, and burning of, billions of paraffin candles each year. The act of drilling for oil for fuel causes enough damage to the environment. We don't need to make it worse by increasing the demand for that oil to use it in candles when we could be using soy instead.
The use of soy candles can actually stimulate the economy because soy beans are a renewable resource. The more we burn soy candles, the higher the demand for soy beans will be. Soy beans are grown domestically, so you'll be contributing to the economy while enjoying your favorite candles.
Finally, soy candles aren't as messy as your standard candle. I, to this day, have candle wax stuck to a wall from a messy spill with a traditional candle. Nothing will get the wax off the wall. If I had, back then, been burning a soy candle, I would have been able to clean up that mess with soap and water.
Natural soy candles are great for you, your family, your home, and the entire world ecosystem. You'll be able to enjoy beautiful candles, amazing fragrances, and a calming ambiance - all with natural soy candles instead of dangerous paraffin!
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