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July 25, 2022
Why Soy Candles? What's the difference with paraffin candles?
SoyLites Soy Candles |
Paraffin Candles |
| Soy candles are made from oil that comes from the skin of soybeans. It's petroleum-free; natural and biodegradable. | Paraffin candles are made from the dregs from oil refineries. |
| When burning, soy candles emit no toxins | Paraffin candles are known to emit 11 documented toxins when burning, of which 4 are carcinogenic. (tolulene, formaldehyde, acrolein and benzene) |
| They contain natural vitamin E and lecithin which has amazing benefits when rubbing into the skin. | Paraffin candle wax cannot be used as a skin moisturizer. |
| They are 99% soot free, meaning there is no black smoke when burning. | There is soot when burning and can leave black smoke marks on walls and ceilings. |
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Soy candles melt at a very low temperature: 2 degrees above body body temperature (39C), which has the following benefits: - it is the right temperature to rub onto your skin - it burns 75 - 100% longer than paraffin candles |
Paraffin candles melt at 72C resulting in a quicker burn. |
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The leave practically no waste, burning evenly and all the way down. You will have a recyclable container available once the candle is finished. |
They often burn unevenly. |
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Environmentally friendly and biodegradable. |
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