Soy vs. Paraffin Wax
Soy Wax
1)A natural resource grown by american farmers. Also, supports Entrepreneurs.
2) Soy wax burns cleaner and longer.
It is non - toxic , with NO PETROL - CARBON SOOT.
3) Enviromenttaly Friendly - a renewable sorce.
4) Easily to clean up with soap and water. If you have ever spilled paraffin wax,
you'll appereciate this! Soy wax can be easily extracted from glass,tin,& other
materials for recycling.
5)Soy wax burns cooler, more uniformly and last up to 50% longer.
There is ABSOLUTELY NO WASTED WAX!!!! Reduces SOOT by 95%.
Skye's Soy Candles uses:
100% Soybean Wax
100% Pure Grade A Top Quality Fragrance oils
100% Cotton Wicks Lead FREE
Paraffin Wax
1) Is a petrolum by - product and is the most common type of wax used
in the United States due to its low cost on manufacturers.
2) Paraffin wax releases A thick black soot when burned , as well as
11 DOCUMENTED TOXINS, 2 are CARCINOGENIC - TOULENCE & BENZENE.
The American Lung Association has warned consumers of unhealthy indoor
airquality from burning paraffin wax.
3) Contributes to the dependency of CRUDE OIL. Also supports an industy
riddled with enviromental faux pas. Also, supports Exxon, Foreign Oil,and The Middle East.
4) Not easy to clean up.
5) Paraffin wax burns much hotter , a lot faster and more unevenly,
often causing it to burn down the center of the candle only. Like a tunnel effect.
Other Things You Should Know About Paraffin Wax
*Petro - Soot is as harmful as second hand smoke.
*Soot given off from the burning of paraffin candles is the same as that given off by burning diesel fuel.
*Now imagine that same soot being inhaled into your lungs
*Can blacken your walls,ceilings,vents, AC units,heaters,curtains or blinds even your carpet.
7 out of 10 homes burn paraffin candles on a regular basis.
*According to the American Lung Association - "slow burning, scented, paraffin candles cause lead poisoning and using slow burning paraffin candles cause poor indoor air quality, and a serious health concern.
"Does this mean you should throw away your paraffin candles? We have.... and we hope, for your health's sake, you do to!!
