• Are made from 100% beeswax, vegetable-based waxes, or soy.
• Feature wicks made from cotton.
• Have 100% essential oils for fragrance.

Why should you only burn soy candles?

Soy candles don't release toxins into the air. Soot from candles is a solid particle resulting from the incomplete combustion of petroleum-based fuel. These carbon particles can cause respiratory problems. Soy wax doesn't form this petro-carbon soot.

Why do people use soy candles?

It is made by removing the waxy substance from crude oil, a non-renewable resource. ... Soy wax also burns slower than paraffin wax, meaning you'll get a candle that lasts longer. And while all candles emit some black soot while burning, soy wax burns cleaner and results in less soot than paraffin.

What is the big deal about soy candles?

Soy wax is biodegradable and cleans up with plain old soap and water. Soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin wax and because of this, soy candles will burn slower or longer than paraffin candles. Soy wax burns with zero petro soot, creating petro soot free candles. Paraffin candles burn with petro-soot.

What's the big deal with soy candles?

While soy candles are sometimes more expensive than paraffin candles, they last up to 50 percent longer. This makes them more cost-effective. Furthermore, one of the big benefits of soy candles is that they burn more evenly. So, less wax is left clinging to the sides of the glass.

How do you stop a candle from burning black?

Why is there black smoke coming out of my candle?

The primary cause of black smoke is an overly long wick. When a candle burns, the wax near the flame melts and the liquid wax is pulled up the wick to feed the flame. If the wick is too long, the balance of heat and fuel will be off. This throws off the chemical reaction and can produce excess soot and smoke.

Do candles leave soot?

Burning candles can be extremely dirty, especially scented ones. Although they appear to burn cleanly, they produce tiny particles of soot that become airborne. The microscopic particles tend to accumulate on cooler surfaces over time, creating a noticeable stain. ... Soot also can come, as you suspect, from the garage.

Are soy blend candles safe?

Soy based candles (like ours) are made from soybeans, not only making them a safe and natural alternative to most conventionally-produced candles, but also renewable and biodegradable.

Is black smoke from candles bad?

Additional research from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds scented candles to produce more soot than unscented, the particles of which can infiltrate deep into your lungs and be harmful to your respiratory system. And the wick matters, too. ... So yes, candle smoke is bad for you and your lungs.

Which wick is best for soy candles?

An excellent choice for soy candles, ECO series wick is a flat cotton wick braided with thin paper threads that gives the wick a rigid structure without the need for a core. This wick has a good burn stability that works well in votives, containers and pillars.

Why are soy candles so expensive?

Why are candles so expensive? For most luxury companies, it starts with the quality of the scents. ... “The amount of oils that go into a candle is higher than what goes into a fragrance, but the perceived value of a candle is a lot lower than a fragrance,” he adds.

Do soy candles stain the ceiling?

The black smoke/soot will not only stain the candle jar, it will also stain your walls, ceiling, air vents and other areas of your home. You may experience headaches and even nausea when burning paraffin candles. Soy candles burn clean and last 30 to 50% longer than paraffin candles.

Which is better soy or beeswax candles?

Hands down, beeswax candles win the competition. They can effectively reduce allergies, asthma, and hay fever by releasing negative ions into the air. Although soy candles don't boast medicinal properties, soy is clearly a better choice that paraffin candles… sometimes (read why paraffin candles are so dangerous here).

Do Soy candles produce carbon monoxide?

Complete combustion results in a blue flame, and produces negligible amounts of soot and carbon monoxide. The amount of soot produced varies by candle, some candles producing 100 times more soot than another type.

Is coconut wax better than soy wax?

There are many reasons coconut wax is best. ... Non-GMO soy wax is non-existent. In addition, soy contains heavy pesticide and fertilizer additives. Soy does not have ideal burn qualities; it burns slowly, but it has trouble throwing scent and can also look unsightly.

Does soy wax hold scent?

With natural ingredients/products in high demand, soy is familiar to the market and well sought out. While fragrance tends to be more subtle in a soy candle, it still holds scent well and produces less soot than other wax types.

Why don't my soy candles smell strong?

If you are noticing that your candles are not producing a strong enough hot throw, you may want to lower the temperature at which you add the fragrance oil. It can be possible that some of the fragrance is burning off simply by the heat of the melted wax. Adding your fragrance at too high of a temperature will do this.

Do soy candles purify the air?

Diffusers disperse essential oils that fills a room or area with natural fragrance. Beeswax or soy candles. ... These candles burn cleaner than regular paraffin wax. Beeswax candles clean the air by releasing negative ions into the air which bind with toxins and help remove them from the air.

How long should you burn a soy candle?

The recommended burn time is 3-4 hours. Do not burn candles for more than 4 hours at a time! Keep your wicks trimmed! Obviously, keep the soy candle away from drafts, such as ceiling fans, air conditioners or breezes.

Why Yankee candles are bad?

Burning candles releases volatile organic compounds and particulate matter into the air. Particulate matter is a mixture of extremely small liquid droplets and particles that can enter your lungs. There's concern that extended exposure to particulate matter can lead to heart and lung problems.