In today’s times going green with healthy products like soy candles is very common. As more people become aware of the dangers of paraffin candles they are switching to a much safer alternative green product in scented soy candles.
Not only are soy candles safer for you and the environment they have other benefits as well. For example soy candles burn at a much lower temperature than paraffin candles. You can actually put you finger into soy wax that has been heated by your candle and it just feels warm to the touch. It does not burn you like paraffin candles.
In fact many people use it as a hand lotion and rub it into their hands. Not only does it feel good but if you are using a scented soy candle your hands will also smell good.
Sometimes going green is a sacrifice but that is not the case with soy candles. With soy candles you get a candle that burns at a lower temperature, burns up to 50% longer paraffin candles, cost about the same as a paraffin candle and is good for the environment.
Paraffin candles emit 11 known toxins when they are burned. Since you usually burn them in your house you are in a confined area with these toxins. The black smoke that is emitted from these candles adheres to your walls, furniture, air filters and to everything else in your house.
Soy candles are eco-friendly as they do not emit black smoke and are made from natural soybeans. Soy why not try a handmade soy candle today. In fact the next time that you have to buy a gift for someone buy them a soy candle and help them to help the environment with a healthy alternative to paraffin candles.