The Benefits of Soy Wax Candles

Burning a candle in your home brings an instant ambience of warmth, relaxation, cosiness, or what Scandinavians call ‘hygge’. They bring a soft incandescent light to a room and can invigorate or relax with beautiful scents.

At The English Soap Company we use pure soy wax for our hand-poured candles. Read below for our thoughts on the benefits of soy wax candles.

Different Types of Candle Wax

There is a vast selection of different types of candle wax available on the market, including paraffin wax, beeswax, coconut wax, rapeseed wax, and of course, soy wax. At The English Soap Company, all our candles are made from pure soy wax. Why do we use soy wax for candles making? Because we believe pure soy candle wax provides the longest, cleanest burn, free from carcinogens, has excellent fragrance-holding qualities, and is eco friendly.

What is Soy Wax Made From?

Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated.

The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process dramatically alters the melting point of the oil, making it a solid at room temperature. The leftover bean husks are commonly used as animal feed.

List of benefits of Soy Wax Candles

We often get asked why soy candles are better than other candles, and the truth is there are many reasons. Read below for our list of benefits of Soy Wax Candles, and why soy wax is the best type of way for candle making:

Soy is a Natural Material

Soy candles are made from completely natural materials, unlike paraffin wax candles, which are made from petroleum.

Soy is Sustainable

Soy beans are a renewable, sustainable material. The production of soy candles does not involve fossil fuels, like petroleum-based paraffin wax.

Soy Wax is Non-Toxic

Being a natural material, soy wax is considered non-toxic. Other types of wax often contain chemical fragrances (which some find induce headaches) and scent boosters. Paraffin wax gives off carcinogens when burned.

Natural Soy Wax Has a Better Fragrance

The natural scent from unperfumed soy candles is much stronger and more pleasant than the scent from the paraffin wax candles. Soy Wax candles don’t require any chemicals to scent them.

Long Lasting

Soy wax candles last for approximately 50% longer than paraffin candles. Because of this, they are far more cost-effective.

How To Use Soy Wax Candles

Soy wax candles are different from the paraffin candles, and shouldn’t be used the same way. Soy wax candles are much more delicate compared to other candles and can be damaged or discoloured by strong light sources such as sunlight. Soy candles, therefore, should never be exposed to artificial light or sunlight.

Soy wax has a low melting point and can begin to soften or melt at temperatures above 25ºC, therefore this type of candle should be stored at room temperature at all times. If your candle does begin to melt, we recommend you place the candle in a cooler area of your home.

English Soap Company Soy Wax Candles

The English Soap Company scented candles are lovingly hand-poured in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Using traditional manufacturing methods and natural ingredients, we create an honest and non-toxic scented candle that provides a clean burn, making the candle safer for you and the environment.

All our perfumes are made in England by expert perfumers and have been designed specifically for our unique products. The outer cardboard box and glass tumbler are fully recyclable. For more information about the sustainability of our products, please click here.

View our collection of soy wax candles below: