As more and more people are choosing home fragrances and, in particular, scented candles for their home, soy wax candles are increasing becoming the candle of choice for discerning homeowners, replacing the traditional type of candles which tend to be paraffin based. As the name suggests, soy wax candles are derived from the ubiquitous soya bean. So how exactly do you get wax from a soya bean and what makes soy wax the best choice for home fragrances?

Well, soy wax is actually made from hydrogenated soya bean oil. This may sound a little strange, but it is essentially the same process which is used to convert seed and plant oils into everyday products such as food spreads and butter substitutes.

Soy wax candles have been around since the early 1990’s and are now available in a vast range of styles and fragrances to suit every taste. If you like to burn candles regularly, and are perhaps giving some thought to choosing soy wax candles, here are some good reasons why soy wax candles are ideal for your home fragrance needs.

Firstly there is the small matter of cost.  Let’s face it, we are all influenced to an extent by budget and the good news is that scented soy wax candles are less expensive than the traditional alternatives, meaning you can afford to indulge your scented candle habit more regularly with soy candles!

These days we are all acutely aware of our carbon footprint and soy candles are undoubtedly the environmentally-friendly choice. Most traditional candles are made from paraffin wax, which in turn is derived from crude oil, a non-renewable resource and major contributor to global warming. Soy wax candles are made from soya bean – a sustainable product – so whn you choose soy wax candles over the traditional alternative you need not worry about damaging the environment.

Soy wax candles are better value for money than traditional alternatives for the simple reason that they burn for longer. High quality, hand-poured soy candles should burn for up to 50% longer than traditional wax candles, so you get better value-for-money from soy candles and you will not need to replace them as often.

This is all very well, but the primary reason most people buy scented candles is to fill your home with beautiful aromas. Once again soy wax candles come up trumps. Scented soy candles diffuse their fragrance more effectively throughout your living space than traditional alternatives and, because they burn more evenly and cleanly than paraffin wax candles, they are better for your indoor environment.

Here’s the science bit: soy wax burns at a lower temperature than paraffin wax which means that your chosen fragrance will fill your living space more quickly once the candle has been lit. Soy wax also has a lower melting point than traditional wax which means that soy candles quickly produce a large reservoir of molten wax, and because it is from this molten wax that the fragrance is dispersed, you will receive a better fragrance ”throw” with soy wax than the alternatives.

All candles emit some soot when they are lit, but soy candles emit approximately 90% less soot than traditional candles, which helps to keep your home cleaner and the indoor atmosphere fresher.

When you choose scented candles you do so because you are looking to create beautiful fragrances in your home. To recap, not only are they more cost-effective than their traditional counterparts, they are the environmentally responsible choice and, from a purely practical point of view, they will  get the job done of fragrancing your living space more quickly and effectively than traditional candles – what more could you ask for?

 

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