We often think of the scent and aroma of a natural candle when shopping for one. But the type of wax that the essential oils are infused in is another very important factor. Candles can be made out of a wide range of different waxes: paraffin wax (derived from the oil purification process from petroleum, coal or oil shale), palm wax, candelilla wax or beeswax, for example. Each type of wax has different properties that affect their performance, their toxicity and their sustainability.
We choose to only use 100% soy wax in our natural candles. Soy wax is an entirely natural wax, derived from soybeans, which of course are plant-based. It is non toxic and burns more cleanly than many alternatives, and it does not give off any harmful byproducts. It is made from renewable resources — whereas paraffin wax is made from non-renewable fossil fuels. Soy wax also burns slower than paraffin wax, enabling the candles to burn for longer. Soy wax is also an excellent fragrance carrier, so the beautiful essential oils we infuse in the candles can be clearly felt without any chemical amplifiers.
Although beeswax also has its own beneficial properties, choosing soy wax enables our candles to be fully suitable for vegans.
Browse our delightfully scented, natural, handmade soy wax candles here.