Yay Soy! Why Soy Wax Candles

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Hey Candle lovers! Are you obsessed with creating the perfect ambiance, filling your home with glorious scents, and just enjoying the glow? Well me too and that is why we at Top2Bottum.com decided to start crafting and hand pouring them ourselves. And we really love how they turned out. 

Have you wondered what your candles are made of? Let's dive deep into why you should ditch those paraffin favorites and embrace the amazing world of soy wax candles. Let's get lit responsibly!

So what is soy wax? In simple terms: it's a vegatable wax made from soy bean oil. Soybeans are harvested, cleaned, cracked, de-hulled (removing the seed coat), and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. This process converts some of the unsaturated fatty acids into saturated fatty acids which solidifies it.

Benefit #1

Cleaner burning. Paraffin wax, derived from petroleum (yes the same stuff used to make gasoline!), releases toxins such as toluene ans benzene into the air when it burns. This can irritate allergies, worsen asthma and pollute your indoor air. 

Soy wax is non-toxic and burns much cleaner which is better for the air you breathe. 

Benefit #2

Long burn time. More bang for your buck! Soy wax candles typically 30-50% longer than paraffin candles. The slower melting point allows enjoyment of your favorite scents for longer. This ultimately leads to money saved! 

Benefit #3

Better scent throw. It is all about the fragrance! Fragrance & essential oils disperse easier in cleaner wax.

Benefit #4

Eco- Friendly and sustainable. Caring for the Whole Self includes caring for the Earth! Soy is a renewable resource, making it a more sustainable choice. Paraffin is a byproduct of the petroleum industry. Soybeans are grown in the US so you'll be supporting local farmers and reducing transportation emissions.

With all these reaasons, what's not to love! Love your health, your home, and your Earth! 

(You verify ingredeint benefits through sites such as the EPA, and EWG)

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