Enjoy 40+ hours of burn time made with a clean-burning, eco-friendly soy wax blend. Always free of paraffins, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and synthetic fragrance.

Soy Wax is non-toxic and cleaner-burning being made with no toxins, carcinogens, or pollutants which means our candles are less likely to trigger allergies. As a vegetable-based wax, it does not give off any harmful byproducts or produce black soot that can stain walls and curtains like the other leading waxes.

In conclusion, soy wax candles offer a range of benefits such as being environmentally friendly, cleaner burning, and biodegradable. However, they also come with drawbacks including variations in fragrance throw, texture, and a higher price point.

Soy candles are candles made from soy wax, which is a processed form of soybean oil. They are usually container candles because soy wax typically has a lower melting point than traditional waxes, but can also be made into pillar candles if certain additives are mixed into the soy wax.

Enlightened home essentials, created by Grove We're glad you asked. We lead with organic and plant-based ingredients whenever they're available. We constantly seek ways to minimize plastic in our products and packaging. We never use synthetic fragrance or any of the ingredients on our anti-ingredient list below.

With so many mixed messages about the safety of paraffin candles, a “better safe than sorry” attitude is sometimes the best approach for anyone who's concerned. That means choosing candles that are composed of 100% soy, 100% beeswax, or any other natural ingredient, such as palm, as well as cotton wicks only.

PLUS there is a huge amount of pesticides and other chemicals being used in soybean farming which may stay with soy when processed. Many soy candles add palm oil to make them firm/hard or so they don't melt in the summer heat. They point out that soy plantations are causing a huge problem with deforestation.

TLDR; For the safest healthiest candle to burn, look for soy, coconut or beeswax candles, unbleached cotton, hemp or wooden wicks and scented with pure essential oils.

Not only are there “green” advantages to choosing soy wax over a different type of candle wax, but soy wax also burns slower than paraffin wax, meaning you get a candle that lasts longer. While all candles emit some black soot while burning, candles made from soy wax burns cleaner and results in less soot.

Enlightened home essentials, created by Grove We lead with organic and plant-based ingredients whenever they're available. We constantly seek ways to minimize plastic in our products and packaging. We never use synthetic fragrance or any of the ingredients on our anti-ingredient list below.

Additionally, Grove Collaborative cleaning supplies tout cruelty-free certifications and are made from plant-based ingredients. Many of the products come in aluminum or glass bottles to avoid plastic usage.

Avoid aromatherapy candles made of paraffin or gel, both petroleum byproducts. In all things, avoiding the fossil fuel industry when you can makes sense for living a green life. Just like if you don't have to drive a car to get to your destination, don't; if you don't have to burn a petroleum-based candle, don't.

Paraffin (petroleum-based) candles and scented/aromatic candles are the worst offenders - and also happen to be the most common candles on the market.

As mentioned above, studies show that when soy and paraffin candles are burnt they release formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, toluene, benzene, and acetone, carcinogens that can lead to cancer and other health problems.

The carcinogens found in paraffin candles are typically labeled “toxic air agents” by environmental agencies. Soy candles don't release toxins into the air.

Taking into consideration sustainability, health, and burn quality, it's clear that soy and coconut waxes emerge as the top contenders for the healthiest candle waxes to burn. While beeswax offers a clean burn, concerns about its impact on bee populations make it a less sustainable option.