Soy candle wax is healthy although not completely healthy but it is healthier than Paraffin wax as it's all natural.
Beeswax candle wax is healthier.
The healthiest candles are Beeswax candles which are made from caps of bee honeycombs and beeswax candles burn clean and are very long burning and also give off a natural pleasant fragrance as they burn.
Beeswax candles also release negative ions when burned which help clean the air in the room.
Soy candles are also another healthy candle option but Beeswax candles are the healthiest.
Soy candles do not clean the air although soy candles are better for the air quality in your home than regular candles as they produce less harmful soot.
Soy candles are safer than wax candles as soy candles are made of natural vegetable oils which is soy and not petroleum oil like regular wax candles are made of.
However even burning soy candles can be harmful if you breathe the smoke in too much but when used in moderation soy candles are a safer option to regular candles.
Yankee candles are made of paraffin wax and not soy although Yankee candle company does make and sell a soy version of their Yankee candles.
Soy candles are not completely toxic free although soy candles are less toxic than other candles are.
Soy candles produce less soot and toxic chemicals than candles made from paraffin.
Even though the smoke from soy candles is cleaner, it's still a good idea to minimize your intake of any type of smoke.
Soy wax contains nothing artificial, which makes it a better alternative to old-fashioned paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum oil and produces harmful by-products when burned or melted.
Soy wax is non-toxic making it better both for the environment and your health!
While 100 percent plant-based waxes, like soy, coconut, and beeswax can be considered nontoxic, you also need to factor for both the wick material and the fragrance source.
Beeswax candles are the healthiest choice in candles.
Made from the caps of bee honeycombs, beeswax candles burn clean, are very long-burning, and give off a pleasant natural fragrance as they burn.
Beeswax candles are dripless when burned properly, and release negative ions which help clean the air in a room.