Over the last 20 years, people have become increasingly aware of the need to take care of their earth. People are doing this by being more conscientious about the products they use that have an effect on the environment. One of the major culprits allegedly responsible for global warming, or climate change as it is called these days, is petroleum and petroleum based products such as paraffin candles. If you’re a candle lover, the choice is simple: switch to all natural candles.
Right now, the three main types of all natural candles are soy candles, palm wax candles and beeswax candles. Paraffin candles are still the most popular but not for long. Soy candles are becoming more and more popular each and every year.
Beeswax candles have been around for centuries. The only problem with beeswax candles is that they tend to be very expensive. They can be 5 times the price of soy candles and palm candles. Palm wax candles are the lesser known of the two, though they are quite spectacular. The wax that is produced from the oil of the palm tree has a crystalline structure and in its solid state, it has a feathered, reflective and crystal-like appearance.
The popularity of soy wax has continued to grown since its invention in 1992. Soy wax is the softest of the all natural waxes in its purest form. Usually you’ll see soy wax candles as container candles. Soy pillar candles always contain additives – usually botanical oils – to help the pure soy wax hold its shape. Pure soy wax pillar candles simply do not exist.
Palm wax candles may be the most interesting looking candle, but if you’re concerned about supporting the US economy, then you should certainly buy soy candles. As of 2007, the US produced more soy beans than any other country. Soy beans are also a renewable resource whereas there are questions being raised about the sustainability of palm wax and palm oil.
There are obvious environmental benefits of burning soy candles as opposed to paraffin candles, but those are the only advantages. Soy candles have better burning properties than paraffin candles. Soy based candles burn up to 50% longer than paraffin and also has a better scent throw, which means it is better as dispersing the fragrance into to air.
All natural candles have become a necessary choice. The more we use petroleum based products instead of more sustainable, environmentally friendly products, the more we will continue to damage our earth. Switching to all natural candles can make a difference.
Whether you go with beeswax, palm wax or soy wax, any of these options are better than paraffin wax. Besides being a more responsible decision, it simply makes more sense economically. Think about it – paraffin is one choice. All natural candles are 3 choices.
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