Soy Wax v's Paraffin Wax

When it comes to shopping for candles and wax melts, the scent and aroma shouldn’t be the only factor to consider. Candles and wax melts can be made out of a variety of different waxes, with each wax having different properties that affect the performance.  These can be made from paraffin wax, soy wax, palm wax, and granulated wax just to name a few. Bee Happy uses 100% soy wax for all of our candles and wax melts that’s just one of our secrets that sets our products apart from the rest as its tremendously smooth in texture and appearance; is biodegradable and vegan friendly. 

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Soy wax is a 100% natural wax derived from the vegetable soybeans.  Soybeans are one of the major agriculture crops grown in North America and Brazil and is from purely ethical and non-genetically modified sources. Our wax has a full supply chain audit and only ethical suppliers have been chosen that do not contribute to de-forestation. After the beans are harvested, they are then cleaned, cracked, de-hulled and rolled into flakes.  Soybean oil is extracted from the flakes and the leftover flakes are used for animal feed.

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Paraffin wax, one of the most popular candle waxes due to its cheap costs, is derived in a contrasting way. Paraffin wax is the product of the oil purification process from petroleum, coal, or oil shale. When you remove the waxy substance from crude oil, you’re left with paraffin wax.  

 

Here are just a few benefits to using soy candles and wax melts;

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• Soy wax is a sustainable and environmentally friendly option.

• They do not emit harmful toxins or carcinogens when burned.

• Soy wax candles have a longer burn time compared to other types of candles.

• Choosing soy wax supports local farmers and the economy.

• They are made from natural and renewable resources, unlike paraffin which is derived from petroleum.

• They have a better fragrance throw and do not need chemical enhancers.

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So why Soy Wax?

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Soy wax is made from environmentally friendly, renewable resources; whereas classic paraffin wax is made from petroleum and is non-renewable.  Not only are there “green” advantages to choosing soy wax over a different type of candle wax, but soy wax also burns slower than paraffin wax, meaning you get a candle that lasts longer.  While all candles emit some black soot while burning, candles made from soy wax burns cleaner and results in less soot. Another reason to choose soy wax when it comes to candles is the fact that soy wax is an excellent fragrance carrier that does not require chemical amplifiers.  The result is a well-balanced true to scent candle.