Handmade Soy Candles by Living Planet Farms. We proudly support the American Farmer,
Not the Foreign Oil Industry!
Soy
Soy Wax is derived from vegetables
Soy Wax is 100% non toxic and all natural
Soy Wax burns cleaner
Soy Wax cleans up with soap and hot water
Soy Wax burns 25% to 50% longer
Soy Wax burns completely
Soy Wax releases fragrances naturally, faster and longer
Soy Wax supports the American Farmer!
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Paraffin or Paraffin Blend
Paraffin wax is derived from Petroleum
Burning paraffin wax emits harmful vapors
Burning paraffin wax emits a black soot
Paraffin wax is difficult to remove from cloth
Burning paraffin may produce carcinogens
Paraffin candles may not burn completely
Paraffin must be blended with chemicals to be able to release fragrances
Paraffin supports the Oil Industry!
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Some of the air contaminants in paraffin fumes include toluene, benzene, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK),
and naphthalene.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that benzene and toluene are probable
human carcinogens.
About 30 percent of the candles on the market have lead core wicks. Lead and zinc are the metals
commonly used.
Paraffin is the last product after asphalt in petroleum refining. The grayish-black sludge is decolored with
100 percent strength bleach, creating dioxins, before further processing. The resulting wax contains a
host of toxins, including benzene and toluene, both recognized as possible carcinogens by the EPA.
Industry regulations do not require paraffin candle manufacturers and retailers to disclose hazardous
compounds, or to provide a comprehensive ingredient list, even upon consumer request.
But the good news is that candles made from natural wax sources--beeswax, soya, bayberry, and
palm--are benign and burn clean. Beeswax, derived from flowers and bees, is nontoxic, naturally
aromatic, and when burned emits beneficial negative ions that actually help purify the air. But beeswax
supplies are limited, making it expensive.