S O Y  vs  P A R A F F I N

    Most everyone knows that the main ingredient in today’s candle is paraffin wax.  However, many
    people don’t realize that this main ingredient may cause health problems and damage your home.  
    Paraffin wax is a petroleum by-product.  It is made from the sludge of the bottom of a barrel of
    oil that is bleached and texturized with a chemical called acrolein.  When burned, paraffin wax
    emits carcinogens and soot into the air of your home.  These same toxins are also produced by
    burning diesel fuel.  The soot is electrically charged and bonds itself to the surfaces of your
    home, making it close to impossible to remove.

    The American Lung Association has warned consumers of unhealthy indoor air quality due to
    burning paraffin candles.

    Not only is your health affected, but the health of your children and pets, too.
              There is a solution—an Aroma and Ambiance Alternative

    Soy Candles offer a cleaner, safer and healthier alternative to burning candles in your home.
    Made from soy wax, which is hydrogenated soybean oil, soy candles have many advantages over
    paraffin wax candles.
    •        Soy wax burns slower and cooler.  This helps to distribute fragrance faster.  It also
    makes the candle last 50% longer.
    •        Soy wax produces less soot.  Approximately 90% less soot than paraffin candles, making
    it a clean burning candle.
    •        Soy wax is a 100% vegetable by-product, not a petroleum by-product.
    •        It’s Non-Toxic, Bio-Degradable, and Environmentally Safe.
    •        Soy is a renewable resource that grows on American soil.  It supports our nation’s
    economy and farmers.  Paraffin wax is not renewable and supports foreign oil companies.  When
    crude oil prices go up, eventually so will paraffin wax candle prices.
    •        Soy wax is water soluble.  It is difficult to remove paraffin wax spills from furniture or
    fabrics.  Soy wax spills can be cleaned up easily with hot soapy water.  You can even easily
    clean out your soy wax candle container and reuse it for whatever you wish.
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