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Green with an Eco-Friendly Scented Soy Candle
The world is becoming more
environmentally conscious every day and many are
searching for alternatives to everyday items. One
product that is gaining popularity is the scented soy
candle. While paraffin candles long dominated the candle
industry more and more candle companies are offering soy
to meet the demand of greener consumers.
Switching to Renewable
Resources
Soy candles are a product
derived from the soy bean plant. The plants are
harvested and the beans are washed, cracked and
de-hulled. The beans are then rolled into flakes and the
soy bean oil is extracted and hydrogenated. This is the
humble beginnings of a scented soy candle and in the
hands of a candle maker a simple soy bean transforms
into a thing of fragranced beauty.
Paraffin, on the other hand, is
a byproduct of crude oil. Paraffin wax, in a nutshell,
is created by refining crude oil into three distinct
lubricating oils—one of which is paraffin. While there
have been many great debates on which wax produces a
better quality candle in the end it may simply come down
to which one is the best option for those looking to
stick with renewable resources.
Other Benefits of the Scented
Soy Candle
Among the attributes that
consumers like about soy candles are their ease when
cleaning up residue from candle holders and the
occasional wax spill. Unlike petroleum based candles,
which tend to smear when wiped, soy candles clean up
easily with soap and water. Anyone who’s accidentally
tipped a candle the wrong way and spilled candle wax on
their carpet or furniture will appreciate this soy
candle benefit.
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