Soy Candle Information

Here is what the Environmental Protection Agency says about paraffin candles:  “It’s a fact that paraffin candles release far more soot (black smoke) into the air when burning. This soot contains 11 known toxins of which 2 are carcinogenic (toulene and benzene).“ Also according to an EPA report, paraffin candles give off petrol-carbon soot, which can blacken walls, ceilings and furniture, and contaminate ventilation ductwork in your home, as well as adding potential carcinogens into the air you breathe. In a candle soot damage lawsuit, testing of the candles revealed toxins, not only the highly carcinogenic toluene and benzene, and vinyl chloride, but lead in the candlewick as well.  Other air contaminants in paraffin fumes include methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), and naphthalene–substances found in paint, lacquer and varnish removers. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage have been reported due to this petrol-carbon soot. Be especially cautious of imported candles.

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  • Soot Free Candles Information

    Soy candles burn cooler, longer and safer, clear burning, last three times longer than petroleum based candles, and are 100% non-toxic.  When purchasing soy candles look for 100% soy (some companies add paraffin to their soy wax) and 100% cotton wicks.

    21 oz - Jar Candle -Georgia Peach soy candle. Georgia Peach scent offers the wonderful aroma of fresh, ripe peaches straight from the tree in a quality soy candle.

    21 oz - Jar Candle -Summer Sweet Grass soy candle. Our Summer Sweet Grass fragrance is truly a refreshing fragrance. Fell the warmth of summer anytime with the smell of sweet grass basking in the summer sun.

    21 oz - Jar Soy Candle - Our Honeysuckle fragrance provides an excellent floral fragrance. There is the distinct smell of slightly sweet honeysuckle flowers in this soy jar candle.

    Soy is great and environmentally friendly for other products too such as a soy based paint stripper. Safe and effective way to remove paint. Natural, soy-based, non-toxic product that rinses away with water. Made from 100% all natural ingredients.