What is soy wax & why should you choose it?
Soy wax is the most environmentally friendly choice in the scented candle category . They offer a number of benefits that make them superior to traditional paraffin candles. Because they are made from natural soy wax , they burn cleaner and more evenly, minimizing the production of smoke and toxins in the atmosphere.
To guide you a little better through the world of soy candles, we will first explain what soy wax exactly is, as well as the reasons that make it the best choice for your home and health.
What is soy wax?
Soy wax is a wax made from soybean oil , which in turn comes from the processing of soybeans. The soybeans are cleaned, dehulled, and flaked to extract the oil, which is then hydrogenated to become a solid.
Hydrogenation is a safe process for converting oils into solid products. The same process is used to convert vegetable oils into margarine, for example.
After the soybean oil goes through this process, we have a vegetable wax, biodegradable and clean burning. The use of soy wax over conventional paraffin candles is gaining ground, strengthening ecological awareness and offering a renewable and environmentally friendly alternative for the atmosphere of your home!
And did you know? Scented soy candles are the best birthday gift ! No one says no to a cozy and scented atmosphere.
How do we use soy wax?
Every time before you light any scented candle, it is a good idea to trim its wick with a pair of scissors to 0.5 cm. This will ensure a smoother, smoke-free burn. This applies of course to candles with a wick .
With snap bars , you don't have to worry about the right wick length, as your snap cube melts on the wax melter without a wick. It releases its aromas for hours, as it is heated by the tealight underneath.
Advantages of soy wax
Soy wax offers multiple benefits , making it a great choice for your home or workplace. Here are some of them:
- Longer burning time : Soy wax burns slower and therefore gives you more hours of lighting and fragrance.
- Lower melting temperature : Soy waxes melt at lower temperatures, and therefore can be easily used in wax melters.
- Safer for health : They are produced from natural ingredients, are non-toxic and safer for you, your home and your pets.
- Uniform burning : They burn evenly and don't leave much residue that you need to reheat to clean.
- Fragrance duration and intensity : The notes from the scented soy wax last longer and are more intense, even when the candle is not lit.
- Easy cleaning : If you have melted soy wax in a melter and then want to clean it, this is very easy to do with soap and water.
- Environmentally friendly : Soy candles are biodegradable and derived from plant materials, so they are completely environmentally friendly.
Fragrances you can find in soy wax
Soy candles cover a wide range of scents , from sweet Gourmand compositions, reminiscent of freshly baked cookies, morning lattes and cakes, to the freshness of Citrus scents that make your home smell of fresh bergamot and mandarin. On the other hand, Floral scents take you on a journey to blooming gardens, while Orientals offer an exotic, mystique feel.
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