Aromatherapy Soy Candles Vs Paraffin Candles

Paraffin candles are the ones found most commonlyhave the full bloom in the way that a real
in a household; they are also made with thearomatherapy soy candle does. The bloom does not
by-products of petroleum, after everything else ofeffect the burn of the candle in away; it is more like
value has been removed from the substance. Thean insurance policy that you got what you paid for.
burning of paraffin candles releases a host ofOne thing that should be noted, should you choose
chemicals labeled as carcinogens by the EPA, andto invest in aromatherapy soy candles, is that the
tends to release a large amount of soot as well. So,wax used has what is called a "dense memory."
what's a person to do who wants to freshen up theirWhat this means is that if the candle is not burned
home with the scent of a candle? Aromatherapy soysufficiently with each use, then a pool will form that
candles are an excellent choice to replace yourwill prevent a candle from burning down past a
conventional candle with one that burns cleanly.certain point. The solution to this is to burn the candle
These all natural candles are made with soy wax,for a certain length of time, one hour for every inch
which is refined from the soy bean, and infused withof diameter measured in a candle, each time you use
essential oils that provide the aromas so familiar toit. This means you shouldn't light a soy candle unless
those who use candles often.you are fairly certain you can burn it for at least an
While paraffin is a pollutant in and of itself,hour or more. But that is not so bad. You get to
aromatherapy soy candles are biodegradable andenjoy the aromatic oils just that much longer.
environmentally friendly. The vegetable wax usedBasic maintenance of aromatherapy soy candles
also burns at a lower temperature, which keeps yourdictates that the wick should not be allowed to be
house from getting a little too warm and stuffy. Alonger than a quarter of an inch. If a wick is allowed
unique feature of soy wax is that, over time it looksto protrude further than this, it creates a fire hazard,
frosted over or dry. This is not a defect within theas the flame of the candle will be that much larger.
product in any way. As the wax sits, the vegetableUse a pair of scissors to trim an unnecessarily large
oils within the candle will start to crystallize. Thiswicks.
crystallization is called the bloom, and is an easy wayGiven the advantages of being cleaner burning, longer
to reassure yourself that the candle you own actuallylasting, and more environmentally friendly, the choice
is made of soy and is not an imitation. Paraffin lacksto switch to an aromatherapy soy candle is an easy
this effect, and even a soy mix candle does notone.