The graceful flame on your beautiful scented candle in your living room is actually made of fossil fuel material. Some even contain animal fats. Most people who have decreased their personal carbon output or omitted factory farmed meats from their meals are still using candles that burn fossil fuels. Eliminating these from your life offer an improvement on your "green" lifestyle.
Soy candles are a totally natural product made from soy wax which comes from soybean oil. Soybean oil is a byproduct of the production process for soy-based foods which means soy candles are plant-based and made from natural soybeans. Soy candles are a wonderful alternative for people who enjoy the warmth and fragrance candles bring to a room but who are vegans and vegetarians who don't want to use the more common, animal-derived beeswax candles.
You can feel good about burning soy candles in your home for a number of reasons. Soy candles are completely biodegradable and their emissions are much more environmentally friendly than the emissions from burning fossil fuels. Soy candles are also safe to use around kids and pets.
If you are worried that a soy candle won't have the same qualities you like in a regular candle, don't worry! Soy candles burn easily and cleanly, which is an advantage over ordinary candles. They can be made in a variety of colors and scents, and can be found in different sizes, from votives to tapers and jars.
You will also enjoy the way that soy candles burn without producing soot. If you are using paraffin candles in your home, you may not know that they are producing a black or brown residue which is slowly settling on the surfaces in your house. In fact, these soot particles are even in the air you breathe if you use paraffin candles!
Sootless candles are your best choice, since they don't cause a layer of soot that you have to clean, and they don't give off the sooty carbon particles that could be a danger to your breathing. They are a perfect fit for use around the bathtub-no sooty ash in your clean bathwater!
Aromatherapy has long been a popular holistic therapeutic treatment for both mental and physical well-being. By using selective scents and oils, the body can relax and therefore heal itself. Candles are an essential part of aromatherapy; combining different scents to make a very pleasant atmosphere for your home or office. There are a variety of materials that can be used to make candles; carnauba wax, bees wax, paraffin wax, and soy based wax. Aromatherapy candles are made with the most natural of ingredients.
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Making an aromatherapy soy candle is not in any way as difficult as you might assume. First you should decide what shape of candle or candles you want. Most experienced aromatherapy soy candle makers will recommend using a jar or other glass container, as this is the easiest and least messy candle method.
Ingredients: one pound of soy wax (in flake form) one glass jar (or mason jar) one ounce of your favorite fragrance oil wax dye one cotton wick
Completely melt your soy wax in a pan over medium heat on the stove. Remove from the heat and combine your selected fragrance oil. Continue stirring until the oil has properly blended with the melted wax. Also during this time you can add the optional wax dye; be sure to follow the label instructions regarding the dye. Pour the wax concoction into the glass jar. Your last step is positioning the wick in the center of your aromatherapy soy candle. You may want to use a pencil to help keep the wick centered until the wax has hardened. Once solid, trim the wick as directed; light, and enjoy.
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You may be wondering how aromatherapy soy candles stand up against other kinds of candles; how do they differ from the more common carnauba candles. Soy candles do produce much less soot than other types of candles. Some people believe they burn longer and more evenly, and their scent radius is bigger. You would not need as many candles burning to fill your room and/or home with the desired scent.
Are there any disadvantages to using aromatherapy soy candles? One of the biggest turn-offs for people who make their own candles is the high price of soy wax to carnauba and paraffin wax. And beginners may get a little frustrated with soy. It is suggested novices start off their hobby using paraffin wax.
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