What Are the Health Benefits of Soy Candles?
The aroma of a warm, scented candle can light up any room and create a welcome atmosphere of tranquility. Soy candles are an excellent choice because of their longer burn times and cost effectiveness. Most importantly, using soy candles offers a few health benefits.
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No Soot
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Traditional candles produce soot Soot is produced by traditional wax candles when carcinogens are released as the candle burns. Soy candles are all-natural and do not emit carcinogens or soot.
No Chemicals
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The Environmental Protection Agency has identified benzene and toluene, two cancer-causing agents, as being present in paraffin. Soy candles do not contain benzene and toluene.
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Uses
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Soy is a product that is found in many lotions, soaps and hair care products, according to Caterpillar's Candles. Soy is safe for your skin, and soy candles are safe to touch, because they are a natural product.
Environment
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Farm life helps the environment If wax candles were replaced with soy candles, candle producers would utilize over 60 million pounds of soybeans annually, according to data from Caterpillar's Candles. The reduced greenhouse emissions that would result could greatly enhance air quality and aid those with breathing problems.
Allergens
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Because wax candles are produced with oil byproducts, their fumes may irritate those with allergies. Candles-4-U notes that soy candles are less likely to give users an allergic reaction.
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