Coconut Soy Wax Candles

Coconut Soy Wax Candles v Paraffin Wax Candles

Choosing the right wax for your candle and why it matters - Coconut Soy Wax Candles v Paraffin Wax Candles.

What if that relaxing everyday ritual you swear by actually came with a hidden catch? The candles you always purchase from your regular High Street store (…because they don’t cost much) are slowly polluting your home?

Your candle might smell incredible, and let’s be honest… it was probably the main reason you bought it, right? But have you ever stopped to think about what’s actually burning?

Wax Matters

The truth is, the type of wax you choose in a candle matters more than you know. But before you light that wick, it may be worth asking what exactly you are setting on fire. Furthermore, why selecting the right wax should play a crucial role when purchasing a candle.

Your candle might smell amazing after all, but the wax it’s made from could be telling a very different story. Sadly, not all candles in the world are created equal. In other words, this means some candles come with more baggage than you bargained for!

Clean and Conscious

When it comes to coconut soy wax vs paraffin wax, one leans clean and conscious… and the other, not so much. What most people don’t know is, that paraffin candles are cheap for a reason – it’s the candle world’s equivalent of the biggest red flag.

Made from petroleum, paraffin wax is a by-product of crude oil refining – so essentially, you’re burning a fossil fuel in your home. Not exactly the ‘clean and cosy’ aesthetic that people think they are getting.  They emit compounds like benzene and toluene that are both linked to air pollution, Additionally, health concerns in high exposure. I can’t imagine it’s something you want to be casually inhaling during your ‘relaxing’ evening.

Paraffin Candles and Soot

Paraffin candles also tend to produce more black soot, especially if the wick isn’t trimmed properly, this generally means more wall and ceiling stains and can mess with the indoor air quality. These candles typically burn faster than natural waxes like coconut soy wax, meaning customers get less life out of them. And since it’s derived from non-renewable resources, paraffin isn’t biodegradable nor sustainable (not exactly winning any awards from Mother Earth!) which is a big drawback for eco-conscious buyers.

Why Our Candles are BEST

Meanwhile, over here…

Customers who buy our candles, usually care about what’s in it. We use coconut soy wax because we’re not about that toxic, sooty, planet-hating life.

They’re handpoured, vegan and cruelty-free and not secretly made from the same stuff as engine oil.

Here are all of the reasons to love coconut soy wax candles

• Cleaner and smoother burn – Coconut soy wax burns more cleanly and has less soot than paraffin
• Eco-friendlier than paraffin – Coconut soy wax is plant-based therefore no nasty chemicals in the wax
• Gives a ‘luxury diffusion’ of fragrance – whereas paraffin can feel more artificial
• Aligns with a non-toxic lifestyle, meaning you can relax knowing your candle won’t
  assassinate your sinuses in the way paraffin wax would

So please do  have a browse, find your favourite coconut soy candle, and enjoy your candle knowing it is non-toxic and safe. In the meantime, make sure you have connected with us on Instagram!