Soy Wax?
What is Soy Wax?
Soy wax is a 100% natural wax derived from soybeans. Soybeans are one of the major agricultural crops grown in the United States, sitting second to corn. Most of the world’s soybeans are grown and harvested close to home for us in the Midwest! Fun fact, Evansville, WI - where we are based - is deemed the “Soybean Capital of Wisconsin!”
The reason we use soy, as opposed to paraffin wax (most commonly used in mainstream candles) is because paraffin wax is the product of the oil purification process from gas, coal, or oil shale. Paraffin wax can be toxic because of this!
Benefits of Soy Wax:
- Soy Wax is non-toxic and cleaner burning. It’s made without carcinogens or pollutants which makes it safer to breathe in. It also does not give off harmful byproducts or produce black soot.
- Soy Wax has a lower melting point, meaning it burns slower, making the life and smell of our candles last much longer than traditional paraffin wax candles.
- Soy Wax is biodegradable which makes it easier to clean.
- Soy Wax is natural, renewable, and vegan!
That Looks Weird
Sometimes, weird things happen with natural plant and vegetable wax candles when the wax tries to turn to its original state. Here are a few weird things that might happen with our wax candles, but that are absolutely normal.
“Frosting” - No, not the sweet stuff you put on baked goods. Frosting is a term used to describe the white crystalline layer that can form when an all-natural vegetable wax returns to its original state. This doesn’t affect the performance of our candles, but it’s a visual indicator that we are using all-natural soy wax.
“Pitting”- Pitting describes a layer of rough, bumpy texture that may occur after your first, or first few, burns. This occurs naturally in all soy waxes as the melt pool cools and solidifies at different rates. This, also, does not impact the candle in any way, and indicates natural wax is being used.
“Hang-Ups”- This refers to the small bits of wax that may remain on the edges of the container after an early burn. Don’t worry! After a few more burns, your wax will start to melt down and reveal more of the container. While it does this, it will also burn a bit warmer and should clean up any hang-ups you might have seen earlier on.
“Wet Spots”- Wet spots look like there might be a patch of air or water bubble between the wax and the glass container. What happens here is that the wax pulls away from the edge of the glass. While it may not be the most aesthetically pleasing fault of some candles, it also does not impact the integrity of the product. Wet spots happen when the candle temperature fluctuates, and the wax expands and contracts.
Fragrance Oils
All the Fragrance Oils we use are cruelty-free and extensively tested and rated for performance. While we outsource our fragrance oils, we ensure we get them from reputable sources that value high-quality and consumer-safe products.
The oils that we use are 100%-phthalate free. Phthalates are a group of chemicals with a variety of different uses that are often used in cosmetics and household items. Our candles are free of that toxin, which is something we value in ensuring our products are safe for everyone.
When used in the way they are intended, fragrance oils are completely nonhazardous. By this we mean, enjoy burning our ‘Campfire’ candle, but we wouldn’t recommend that you roast a marshmallow over the flame.