When it comes to shopping for candles, it isn’t just about picking the right scent — although that is important. It's also about choosing a product that is good for you, your home and the environment. Although candles can be made from a variety of waxes, many of them use paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale. But soy wax on the other hand is derived from a natural, re-newable source, soybeans. Because of this, soy candles have become a more popular option for many. So, why are soy candles better?
But first, what is soy wax?
Soy wax is a 100% natural wax made from the vegetable soybeans. Once soybeans are harvested, they are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled and rolled into flakes. Oil is then extracted from the flakes and then hydrogenated, making the fatty acids in the oil saturated, thus creating a solid which is then used in the production of candles, cosmetics and other products.
Why are soy candles better?
Soy wax is known for its many beneficial qualities. Beyond just a higher quality product, soy candles are also beneficial to your health and are an eco-friendly and sustainable option.
Natural and Renewable: Soy wax is made from soybeans, which are a natural and renewable resource. In contrast, paraffin wax is made from petroleum or coal, which is a non-renewable resource.
Clean Burning: Soy wax burns cleaner and produces less soot than paraffin wax, which can be beneficial for people with respiratory issues or allergies.
Longer Lasting: Soy wax candles tend to burn slower and last longer than paraffin wax candles, making them a more cost-effective option in the long run.
Non-Toxic: Soy wax is non-toxic, whereas paraffin wax may release toxins and carcinogens into the air when burned.
Environmentally Friendly: Soy wax is biodegradable and non-toxic, which makes it a more environmentally friendly option than paraffin wax.
Because paraffin wax is so cheap to use in candles, that is why you see the majority of candles on the shelf made this way. So, just because a candle is cheaper doesn’t mean it’s always better.
Wendi’s Good Things Market Soy Candles
All of our candles at Wendi’s Good Things Market are hand-poured using soy wax. Feel good about what you bring into your home with our candles that are eco-friendly, renewable, sustainable, carbon neutral, all-natural and toxin-free. Plus, we use wooden wicks in our candles that are lead and zinc free.
Made from premium natural oils, our fragrances are free from phthalate, carcinogens, reproductive toxins, mutagens, organ toxins, acute toxins and of course smell great! Expect burn time to be 60+ hours and to get the most out of your candle be sure to burn to the edge the first time you use them. If not, they will tunnel and burn down the center and you will lose burn time.
New candles from Wendi's Good Things Market!
We also just announced our latest candle fragrances just in time for Mother’s Day! Try the Strawberry Cake Soy Candle — a fun candle fragrance in a blush modern candle vessel. Topped with dried fruits, giving it an elegant appearance even when unlit. The sweet strawberry cake oil is mixed with a creamy buttery flavor for a happy joyful scent.
Jump into summer with our Pink Sangria Soy Candle. We've combined the sweet wine taste of sangria with orange and cherry nodes for a sweet citrus scent. Again, topped with dried fruits for an elegant vibe when unlit.
Escape to the beach without leaving your home with our new Coconut + Mango Soy Candle. With a subtle nod to the tropics, citrus and fruity top notes meet with coconut at the base.
Perfect for the person who likes to reward themselves with a luxurious bath or when you want to get in touch with your feminine side. The Plumeria Soy Candle blends floral, peach and spices for a little bit of sweetness and some sass.
And lastly, our Sparkling Pear Soy Candle. As the coined, "candle of the season," this candle is made with sweet pear and bubbly essence that invigorates the senses. As always, we've topped the candle with bits of dried pears and a little bit of sparkle for elegance when not lit.
Find your favorite and shop the entire collection here!