Greener Candles: Scented Soy Pillar Candles vs Paraffin Candles
by Green Living on May 31, 2008
in Eco-Friendly
I just came across this bit of information that those of you into candles might be interested in. So many toxins in common things that have been around for ages. You can’t assume anything is safe just because it’s been around for a long time. I was really into candle making as a kid, and I’ve been wanting to get back into it, but paraffin is expensive and hard to come by in New Zealand where I live. I’ve been noticing a lot of beautifully made candles in health food shops – made from Palm Oil, so this article about a paraffin alternative caught my eye. I recommend reading the whole article, it’s quite interesting.
“Studies comparing the smoke and fumes produced by burning scented soy pillar candles versus candles made with paraffin wax show that scented soy pillar candles emit little or no soot while paraffin candles produce a considerable amount. Paraffin candles have also been shown to give off harmful fumes like acrolein, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. These toxins are almost non-existent in the natural scented soy pillar candles, making them the healthier alternative.”
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