The Joy Of Soy

Soy items are becoming a very popular commodity in the United States. Soy comes in just about everything, from milk and nuts to even candles. What exactly are soy candles and are there any benefits?

Soy candles start out coming from the soy bean itself. Grown from the farmer’s field and having the oils extracted and put together by the soy candle maker, soy wax comes in two forms: a block and soy flakes. The soy flakes are very easy to work with when trying to put together a candle.

There are so many benefits to using soy candles. A main ingredient in "regular" candles is a wax called paraffin. Paraffin is made from the residue of refined petroleum, which produces carcinogens and soot when burned. Soy candles, on the other hand, are 100 percent made from the oil of a soybean. They are completely biodegradable and renewable as a resource. Other benefits to using soy candles are that soy is made in the United States, whereas most paraffin is not. Soy candles burn clean and smooth, with no black residue and no harmful carcinogens going into the environment. Soy candle wicks are lead free, which is a huge benefit.

All the benefits also come with great fragrances. Just because it's soy doesn't mean that the scent suffers. Soy actually draws in the oils and holds them, which means that less fragrance can be used in making the candles and they smell wonderful!

It's a great feeling, knowing that the joy of soy can fill you home with a delightful fragrance and still be safe to breathe.