Candles are one of the most sought-after home decor items today. They provide a lot of ambience for very little money and also freshen the air in homes and offices, but many people are unknowingly putting themselves and their family members in danger of inhaling many toxic substances each and every time they light that paraffin wax candle on the living room coffee table. If the candle on the coffee table was a soy candle from Bright Light Candles however, there would be no worries.
Why choose a soy candle for the coffee table? Soy candles are made from soybeans, and are non-toxic. Paraffin, on the other hand, is made from petroleum and is known to contain more than 10 confirmed carcinogens, including toluene and benzene. It is important to note that some candle manufacturers have capitalized on the health concerns of many people by declaring that their candles are “natural soy” candles when in fact they contain only a small percentage of soy wax. Always check the label to make sure your candle is made of 100% soybean wax. Organic soy wax is even better, meaning the soybeans were not subjected to any pesticides while they were grown.
Soy candles are not only better for humans when it comes to toxins released. They are virtually smoke and soot free, meaning there will never be any ugly black buildup on walls and ceilings around your candle. A soy candle that emits smoke likely has one of two problems: it contains too much fragrance, or the wick is not a proper zinc-core cotton wick. Candles that are extra-heavily scented of any type (soy or paraffin) will sometimes smoke as the excess fragrance burns off. A wick that does not have a zinc core is likely to bend and become soaked with excess wax causing it to smoke.
A soy candle burns longer than paraffin candles, so that is another good reason to make the switch to soy. Some soy candles will last as much as three times as long as the same size paraffin candle. Ounce for ounce, this makes them more economical than paraffin wax candles. Saving money is certainly something everyone can appreciate about soy candles!
When it comes to choosing a candle to burn in your home, soy candles definitely have the edge over other types. They do not emit dangerous toxins, they burn very clean, and they can save you money in the long run since they burn longer than paraffin candles do. I know what that means for me and the candles I choose – nothing but soy from now on!