Almost all of the candles you see in the candle aisle at big box stores are made from Paraffin wax. Well, what exactly is Paraffin wax and how is it different from Soy wax? Paraffin wax, also known as Petroleum wax, derives from petroleum, coal, or oil shale. It is one of the cheapest waxes on the market, requiring little production costs, which is why most big box companies use this wax to produce their candles. This wax is claimed to be harmful due to the toxic fumes it releases when burned.
According to a study published in 2013 by European Chemical Society, the burning of scented candles in an indoor environment can release a large amount of toxic chemicals, due to the raw paraffinic material used. As a candle brand, you are not obliged to disclose the ingredients used. That is why many don't disclose the ingredients, although most people don’t know the harmful impacts of Paraffin wax to begin with. They even try to trick us with terms like “Mineral wax” or even “Soy Blend Wax” which could contain 0.05% Soy wax or less and primarily consist of Paraffin wax. On the other hand, Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process dramatically alters the melting point of the oil, making it solid at room temperature.
We are adamant about using only 100% natural Soy wax and you never have to worry about harmful chemicals emitting into your home when burning one of our candles.
Now, here’s where we get into the discover the Fine Details of Premium Craft Supplies. About all parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and carcinogens which are commonly used in fragrances. Parabens are preservatives that are present in lots of things from makeup to food. Phthalates are used in nail polishes, hair sprays and other products including cleaning product fragrances. Not only are they known to cause birth defects and fertility problems, but they also mimic hormones and disrupt their natural process which raises concerns about increased cancer risk, similar to parabens.
Many candle companies prioritize profits over quality, using cheap, harmful fragrances full of parabens, phthalates, and carcinogens. These conventional candles emit toxic substances like formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, known to be carcinogenic.
So, how do we make sure the products we bring into our homes won’t harm us? Well, we as small business pride ourselves on using only high quality, non-toxic ingredients. The fragrance oils we use are free from carcinogens, toxins, and other hazardous chemicals commonly found in other fragrance oils. Our candles can bring you peace of mind, knowing that we are using the safest supplies available. Our suppliers always adhere to the strict RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials) standard regarding fragrance safety. This is why we use essential oil infused fragrance oils. Essential oils are pure liquids containing aroma compounds that are removed from the seeds, flowers, leaves, roots, and stems or bark of plants through methods such as distillation, expression or extraction. These oils carry the distinctive essence, or scent, of the plant it was made from and are frequently used in perfumes, flavorings and medicines. Now, you may be asking, why don’t you use 100% pure essential oils and why are they just infused into fragrance oils? We are all about keeping as small of a carbon footprint as possible, and while we would love to use only essential oils, it is not eco-friendly. Due to the large number of plants it takes to produce even an ounce of its essential oil, we go for an eco-friendlier route that is still safe for you and your home.
