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.

Available since the early 1990′s soy wax candles can now be found in a bewildering range of shapes, sizes and fragrances. If you have never used soy wax candles before there area number of very good reasons why you should consider them when you next choose scented candles.

Firstly there is the small matter of cost.  Let’s face it, we are all influenced to an extent by budget and the good news is that scented 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 are made from soya bean – a sustainable product – so whn you choose soy wax candles over the traditional alternative you need not worry about damaging the environment.

Soy wax candles are better value for money than traditional alternatives for the simple reason that they burn for longer. 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.

However, notwithstanding this, most folk buy scented candles simply because they want to fill their living pace with delightful aromas. Soy wax candles also have the advantage here. Scented soy wax candles are more effective at diffusing their fragrance throughout your home and since they offer a cleaner burn than paraffin wax alternatives, they help create a better indoor environment for you and your family.

Here’s the science bit: 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.

Scented soy wax candles are the ideal choice when you want to envelope your home in beautiful aromas. 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?