subject: Keep Your Scented Soy Wax Candles Looking Their Best [print this page] Keep Your Scented Soy Wax Candles Looking Their Best
Soy wax is a relatively new invention having been made first in the early 1990's as a cheaper alternative to beeswax for candle making and at the same time a more environmentally sound choice than paraffin wax, Scented candles made from soy wax are clean, safe and non-toxic making them an excellent choice for those of you wishing to burn environmentally responsible candles. Soy wax candles burn cooler than paraffin candles, thus increasing their burn time. Since soy wax candles have a lower melt point, it's best to keep them away from direct sunlight. Excess heat will cause the candle to sweat. If this happens, place the candle in the refrigerator and it will quickly return to normal. One of the most common characteristics of container candles made from soy as well as paraffin is commonly called wet spots. These spots are caused by the wax separating or shrinking away from the glass. Wet spots in scented candles are often described as air bubbles, they are entirely cosmetic and will not affect the way the candle burns or smells. It is important to note that wet spots have a mind of their own and may occur over time. The candle's wax expands and contracts with changes in air temperature. Since glass and wax expand and contract at different rates, wet spots may appear and disappear many times over. Direct sunlight and fluorescent lighting will affect scented soy candles, sometimes causing them to turn yellow. Take care to keep the candles away from direct light as much as possibleto minimise the risk of this occuring.
