Why Choose Scented Soy Wax Candles?

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 are one of those people who tends to use candles on a regular basis and are considering soy wax candles for the first time, then there are a number of compelling reasons why soy wax candles are the logical choice for your home fragrance needs, rather than traditional paraffin wax alternatives.

Firstly there is the question of cost.  Let’s face it, we are all influenced to an extent by budget and the good news is that 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 burn more cleanly than paraffin ones and are made from a renewable resource – namely the humble soya bean – meaning you can burn them regularly without worrying about damaging the environment.

Soy candles also have a longer burn time than paraffin alternatives, making them a great deal more cost-effective than their traditional counterparts,. 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.

All of this is convincing, but at the end of the day you buy scented candles so that you can envelope your home in luscious fragrance. Here again, soy wax candles have the advantage. 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.

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 buy scented candles you want to fill your home with beautiful aromas and soy wax candles are the perfect choice. 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?