Soy vs. Paraffin

                                                           

          Candles are essential products burning in many households nationwide. However consumers that purchase these waxy materials don’t realize the similarities between soy and paraffin wax. Paraffin wax is a hydrocarbon that is from fossil fuels and, soy wax is a vegetable wax made from soy bean oil. 

        Although their ingredients are completely opposite the way they function is primarily the same. Rumor has that paraffin wax is detrimental to the environment because of the crude oil it is produce from and the black soot that is seen when lighting the wick. However soy wax also produces soot. 

        Soot aka carbon is known to be black but in soy candles it is produce as a white smoke that is hidden to the naked eye.  All organic compounds when burned will discharge carbon. So the truth is there is no such thing as a soot free candle! The only benefit a soy candle has over a paraffin candle is that soy is a natural resource that is recyclable and it burns longer. 
         In a sense it is more beneficial for the environment but in reality they are equally the same.  Next time you go to the super market the obligation to purchase a soy candle should be nonexistence. A paraffin based candle will work just as good!  

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