The Benefits of Soy Candles

Soy candles last much longer than candles made of petroleum-based paraffin, the ingredient found in most candles. In addition to lasting longer, they burn slower and cooler which helps to better distribute fragrance, are non-toxic, less likely to trigger allergies, clean up with soap and water, and produce very little soot.

The advantages of soy candles are as follows:

• Soy candles are made from soy wax, which is hydrogenated soybean oil.
• Soy wax is a new alternative to paraffin wax that is cost effective.
• Soy candles are environmentally friendly! Soy wax is not made from petroleum, like paraffin candles. Burning soy candles does not increase the CO2 level in the atmosphere.
• Made from American-grown soybeans, it's biodegradable, a renewable resource.

Since soy candles are less likely to trigger allergies, those who have pets and/or small children are more apt to burn soy than any other type of candle. There are even health benefits to burning soy candles vs. the traditional type candles. Most traditional candles cause soot. If you’ve ever seen a black film lining the jar of a candle or even if you’ve seen a black mark on the walls or ceiling near where a candle is being burned, then you’ve seen soot. Soot is caused by the toxic elements in traditional candles that are released when ignited. Soy candles are all natural and do not contain any toxins, which means very little to no soot. This is true with Beanpod candles, which are loved by many!

When burning a traditional candle, here is what happens; carcinogens are released into the air - carcinogens can cause cancer, and other health related problems. There is actually new research that shows links between candles, charcoal, and other burning devices as cancer causing. While thee is not enough definitive information on this issue, it is a fact that soy candles do not produce carcinogens.

Here is a little known fact; did you know that soy candles have a memory? A soy candle should burn 1 hour for each inch of its diameter, until you receive a full melt pool. For example: a soy candle 2" in diameter should be burned for two hours to establish its memory. If a soy candle isn't given a proper memory burn, especially on the first burn, it will cause the soy candle to burn in a tunnel down the center and you will not get a good scent throw from the candle.

As with any candle a lit soy candle should always be within your sight. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Never burn a soy candle on or near any object that could be reached by the flame. Most importantly, keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.

Author K. Green has been buying scented candles for years and has finally found the type of candle to recommends to everyone. Beanpod Candles are at the top of the list.