Not all candles are created equal. Here's why soy wax makes a real difference for your home, your health, and the planet.
Soy wax is made from soybeans grown right here in the USA. It's a completely renewable resource — unlike paraffin, which is a petroleum byproduct.
Every soy candle you buy puts money back into American agriculture. Soybeans are one of the biggest crops in the Midwest — we're proud to use them.
Soy wax is biodegradable and water soluble, making cleanup easy and keeping your environmental footprint small.
Paraffin releases toxic benzene and toluene when burned. Soy wax is non-toxic and produces 90% less soot — a big deal if you have kids, pets, or allergies.
Soy burns at a cooler temperature, which means a slower, more even burn. Our 9 oz candles burn for 40–50 hours. You get more value for your money.
Soy wax holds fragrance beautifully and releases it evenly throughout the burn — no overpowering burst at the start and nothing at the end.
| Feature | 🌿 Soy Wax | Paraffin Wax |
|---|---|---|
| Source | ✔ American soybeans | ✖ Petroleum byproduct |
| Toxicity | ✔ Non-toxic | ✖ Releases benzene & toluene |
| Soot | ✔ 90% less soot | ✖ Heavy black soot |
| Burn time | ✔ Burns up to 50% longer | ✖ Burns faster |
| Biodegradable | ✔ Yes — water soluble | ✖ No |
| Scent throw | ✔ Even, consistent | Variable |
| Burn temperature | ✔ Cooler, safer | ✖ Hotter |
Browse our full collection of handmade soy candles and wax melts — over 60 fragrances to choose from.
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