Soy vs. Paraffin Candles
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There is something on the Richly Scented Candle market few people know about but really could benefit from. This is the Soy Bean Candle, a one hundred percent all natural soy and vegetable waxes candle.
Most candles people buy are made of paraffin wax. These are very dirty burning candles that release lots of toxins in the air when they burn. The candles flames are quite a bit hotter because the petroleum oil in them burns at a much hotter temperature then the natural oils in soy candles.
Natural candles such as soy bean candles burn slower than paraffin candles. They are a more cost efficient and safer option. Not to mention healthier, which can be very important for Richly Scented Candles.
The smoke released while paraffin candles are burning contains at least twelve harmful toxins, including benzene, toluene, and vinyl chloride - all harmful to inhale. Even in well-ventilated areas, smoke from these candles can deposit as much as 40 mg per square foot worth of soot and dust onto surfaces. Some of the chemicals you inhale when your around candles made from paraffin wax are quite sever carcinogens such as toulene and benzene.
If you’re around burning candles all the time, why would you want to subject yourself to that? If you have kids or pets you love, how could you justify making them inhale the harmful toxins? These toxins are causing millions of dollars of damage according to the insurance industry.
Many imported and domestic candles have even been found to contain lead certain amounts of lead. If we don’t burn it in our cars because its bad for use and the environment, why would you burn it inside your home? In some cases, the damage done by the smoke far exceeds the value of the home.
The beautiful thing about soy bean candles is they are made from an all natural renewable resource. They are an environmentally friendly alternative to paraffin petroleum based candles. And they work very well if you’re trying to find that perfect Richly Scented Candle.
Soy bean candles not only burn cooler and longer, they are also water soluble so candle spills can be cleaned up easily. This is because the soy wax is water based, opposed to paraffin candles which are oil based. Paraffin candles often have a hard time holding their shape once they are exposed to heat. Soy based candles can hold up to the heat, so they maintain their shape while their burning.
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