Almost everyone loves candles. Soy candles are made from pure soy wax instead of paraffin wax or beeswax and have several advantages over more traditional candles.

Soy candles are made from hydrogenated soybean oil, easy to do and do not affect the environment just as candle making Beeswax does. Soy is natural and renewable, and you do not have to bother any of the bees to get it. This natural renewable source, even though it may cost more, makes it easy to make soy candles and still end up with a high quality product.

Soy candles are also better for your health. Many people with asthma or allergies cannot tolerate being around traditional wax candles. The combination of the accumulation of soot and higher levels of CO2 released by standard candles, can aggravate their symptoms, which can lead to breathing difficulties. Soy candles are better for the environment in general. It’s great to be able to burn richly scented soy candles without feeling guilty about contributing to the greenhouse effect!

The cleaner burning soy candles means less accumulated soot. This means that if you burn soy candles you will not see that unattractive black soot accumulation and sticky inside a jar or on the edges of a votive holder. If you use candles all year, that soot is also being released into the air. Clean burning soy candles means virtually no soot, so you have cleaner lungs and a clean house!

The odor of soy candles is much purer and more intense than the odor released by paraffin candles. Why? Soy candles have a lower temperature in flames. This means you get greater amount of wax around the wick. The more wax melts, the more flavor will not be released into the air. Soy candles have a lower burning point, which means more wax to scent the air with greater intensity.

Soy candles are especially good if you have small children or pets. Wax of the traditional candles is almost impossible to remove from the upholstery or favorite tablecloth. soy wax, by contrast, can be easily washed with soap and warm water while no wax residue.

Finally, soy candles last longer than traditional candles, so even if you pay the same price for a votive soy you’re saving money, and that lasts 50% more than a paraffin wax candle votive.

When purchasing soy candles, make sure it is of the highest quality. Although many candles are advertised as “soy”, not all of them are pure, 100% soy candles. Read the label and make sure it is pure soy. Also, look for soy candles with cotton or hemp wicks for the cleanest possible burns. Some candles have metal wicks, which can lead to the accumulation of soot.

Once you’ve experienced soy scented candles in your home, you’ll wonder what took you so long to try these wonderful accents to grace your home. Soy candles from Accent are made with high quality, 100% natural ingredients.

Fore more information about Soy Candles, please visit this page on Wikipedia: Soy Candle