Are soy candles really 100% soot free?
No, no candle is 100% soot free. But they are 99% cleaner burning than their petroleum counterparts. Soy candles are made from soy wax, which is made from hydrogenated soybean oil, a renewable resource. Michael Richards, who was looking for a cheaper alternative to beeswax, invented soy wax in 1996. Soy candles burn up to 50 percent longer than other candles, and the scent lasts longer in soy candles than candles made from paraffin wax or beeswax. Soy candles help the North American farmer, who grows the soybeans from which the wax is made. Soy candles are environmentally friendly and produce less CO2 emissions than other candles. Soy candles burn cleaner and produce less soot than other candles. Soy candle spills are easy to clean up with soap and water.
