The first time we heard about soy wax, we wondered about that, too. In the end of the soy vs. paraffin debate, we appreciate the fact that soy wax is a sustainable resource that benefits our economy. We are SparklePuss.com believe there are two important things to know about CANDLES in general and have more to do with WICKS than with WAX. Removing excess burned candle wick (trimming the wick) is vital to efficient and safe candle burning.

We are finding more and more that our customers prefer the Natural Soy Wax candle that we offer, due to the fact that they put out far less soot than other types of candles. Many feel that their Natural Soy Wax candles give off a stronger scent, and because it is a slower burning candle, they seem to last longer than other types of wax.

It is a personal preference, paraffin candles have been used for many years with no ill effects or health problems that have been linked to candle use. Soy does help to support the American farmers with a renewable crop that has an excellent market. Soy is also cleaner burning then paraffin.

by-products. Soy candles burn cleaner, with reduced carbon build up and virtually no pollutants! Soy bean candles are environmentally friendly, promotes the growth and care of the environment by using plants! Supports American Farmers! With our soy candles you can enjoy NO SOOT, OR SMOKE. Each candle is hand poured to ensure quality, and is made from natural soybean wax, which is processed from soybeans grown in the United States.

There is wide spread debate about this topic. Please take a look at the research we've done to help answer your question.

In general, soy wax does burn at a lower temperature than paraffin waxes. Melting points have a lot to do with the wax, but also with the other components like the wick, fragrance or essential oil, additives, dye, etc. If you have a candle that burns at a lower temperature that candle WILL LAST LONGER.

Some companies promote using the molten soy wax from their candles as a skin moisturizer. We do not recommend using OUR scented soy wax candles as a topical skin moisturizer, gravy for your Thanksgiving turkey, nor lubricant for your car engine. First off, removing the molten melt pool of wax from your candle will change the way it burns. The wick will be too long and require trimming (a simple task, but some of you won't do it). This larger flame will present a risk of f-i-r-e.

Our candles are from soy wax as opposed to beeswax, which is an animal byproduct, so are suitable for vegans, nor has any animal testing taken place in their production. Many high-street candles are made from paraffin. Paraffin is a byproduct from the fossil fuel industry and is therefore not environmentally friendly. The smoke from paraffin candles emits harmful toxic fumes into your environment.

I think soy candles should be fine unless you are allergic to soy. People who are allergic can be affected by soy dust, soy ink, and probably the emissions from soy candles. --Response by Dr. Kaayla Daniel, author of The Whole Soy Story

Ear Candles are not proven to remove ear wax. Most people use ear candles to promote rest and relaxation. Some people claim that ear candles soften and dry up ear wax and hence promote the natural removal of ear wax.

We think (and hope!) that the future of the candle industry will depend on the use of soybeans. Please be aware...there is a TON of information about soy wax on the internet...be alert to exaggerated claims about soy candles and related products. Learn about soy from reputable sources. BE INFORMED ABOUT SOY WAX! Beeswax and bayberry have been the healthy choice for some time. Beeswax has a wonderful smell and is the melted honeycomb from the beehive.

In some of Amy's products like Tofu Vegetable Lasagna, we use soy cheeze instead of dairy cheese, for the benefit of our customers who are trying to avoid dairy cheeses. However, Amy's does not label these products as "dairy free" because they contain a small amount of caseinate, a milk/dairy protein which helps the soy cheeze to melt and stretch. Amy's clearly labels the soy cheeze as containing caseinate, a milk derived protein.

We do not distribute ear candles made of Paraffin as it is a poison, commonly a petroleum bi-product. The ear candles that we supply are handmade using organic linen and bee's wax. BioSun Hopi ear candles are crafted in Germany from the highest quality ingredients, they are regularly tested at an independent laboratory in Germany and have been shown to be free of all chemical pesticide and fungicide residues.

No. Paraffin wax is non-toxic. In fact, paraffin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, cosmetics, and medical applications. Food-grade paraffin is commonly used for manufacturing candles.

In order to maximize the life and scent of the candles, we use the highest quality paraffin mottling waxes. Home • Fundraising • FAQ's • Privacy Policy • Contact Us • Distributor Portal

We use the finest quality of container wax available in our candles. It is a low burn wax so your candles burn longer than most others. It is a soft, creamy consistency so the scent molecules attach throughout the melting process creating a stronger scent that remains throughout the candle. The soft wax also allows the dye molecules to attach better so your candle will not fade over time.

Our glass candles have colored wax, the Botika Winter Collection Tin candles have colored wax, but all other Botika candles are a natural in color.

Yes and no. We won't lie to you, they are made with both soy wax and beeswax. We do START with 100% soy, and add a small amount of beeswax (less than 1%). We could say they are 100% soy, but because of the beewax that wouldn't be completely honest.

Soy wax is a domestically produced, renewable product. All of our wax is made from soy beans, grown on farms in America. This helps keep jobs in this country as well as reduces our dependence on imported crude oil. Soy Candles by Phebes candles burn cleaner and longer, and do not produce the soot stream that is common with paraffin candles. Millions of soot particles will not be floating in your home's air, triggering allergies or ruining walls, drapes and lamp shades.

There have been several misconceptions floating around (especially on the internet) regarding paraffin waxes vs. vegetable-based waxes. Many proponents of vegetable waxes are making extravagant claims about their superiority to paraffin. It is important to realize that both are safe, viable "natural" raw materials with differing chemical compositions thus offering many varied benefits depending on end user applications.

Candles made from paraffin wax usually have a translucent look and palm wax candles had an opaque characteristic. Unscented Paraffin candles have a petroleum odor. After burning, you will also notice that paraffin candles tend to collapsed while the palm wax candles are able to stand firm due to its hard property.

Paraffin dip is a treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted mineral wax derived from petroleum applied to a body area. Paraffin dips can be especially helpful in relieving the pain and stiffness of arthritis involving the small joints of the hands or feet when used as a small bath. The hands and feet are repeatedly dipped into the melted, warm wax and the wax allowed to cool and harden around the sore joints.

Although disputed by petroleum companies and the large paraffin candle manufactures, it has been shown that soy candles are healthier to have in your home than candles made from the petroleum waste used to make paraffin.

The candles wax becomes very easy to remove when becomes warm, so simply dip your candelabra or candlesticks in hot water for a few minutes (our grandmother used to do it in a large bowl) so that the wax will become warm and can then, be easily removed. Don't forget to wipe all the excess water immediately with a soft dry cloth so no drop stains will remain.

Soy wax can actually accommodate more fragrance on a by-weight basis than paraffin (petroleum) wax (10% vs. 6%). Don't be fooled by home-made candle makers claiming "tripple scented" - there's really no such thing, you can only compare what % saturation is used. Beanpod uses the maximum concentration of fragrance.

Soy wax candles are the ethical and economical alternative to paraffin wax. Soy wax is sustainably harvested by American farmers and burns on average 30% longer than paraffin. Unlike petroleum based paraffin candles, our soy wax burns clean. You can rest assured your family will enjoy the ambiance of our candles without the toxic soot produced by combusting mainstream paraffin candles.

How does it feel on your skin? When you put the oil on your skin, does it feel greasy and heavy? If it does and the skin does not absorb it and creates a greasy film on top of the skin...then it is mostly soy wax. Does it have color? If it does, then it more than likely has some sort of a wax product in it for the color to adhere to. For the most part, dyes in candles are not skin safe.

Yes, non-fragranced Versagel CMP and CHP have a pool temperature ranging from 260ºF to 280ºF. Most wax candles have pool temperatures of 180º or lower.

Versagel candle gel burns approximately twice as long as wax candles and offers a novel look to the candle industry.