We at the JL Candle Company aka jlsoycandle.com believe that soy wax candles are the only healthy way to burn candles.  All of our candles, tarts, and wax melts are made from 100% natural soy wax (produced by American Farmers) with no chemical additives.  The wicks we use are 100% cotton, and our fragrances and color dyes are all soy based products. 

Why Soy Wax?

Soy wax is an all natural product, produced by American Farmers.  It has a cooler burn, that scents the air more rapidly, has no known carcinogens to pollute your home, is biodegradable, produces very little soot, and cleans up with just hot soapy and water.  It is safe around children and pets. 

Who hasn't burned a paraffin candle?  If you like burning candles and burn them often, then you, like us, have noticed the black smoke that comes off a paraffin candle.  Since paraffin soot is sticky and oily, you probably have noticed a sooty odor in your home, or a film on your walls, windows, and mirrors.  It sticks to your furniture, curtains, even your clothes.  If you or someone in your home has allergies,or asthma you probably are affected by the toxins in the soot.  Soy wax produces very little soot and is non toxic.  We're not just saying that to sell our candles either.  The EPA did a study in 2001 and found that "soy candles produced very little soot and no toxins that could trigger allergies and in most people did not induce an asthma attack".  

Think about it!  We pass laws to regulate our air quality and worry about second hand cigarette smoke.  But we'll light a paraffin candle that releases carcinogens and toxins in our homes?  Burn Soy  Wax Candles and keep your air clean and healthy.  

Buying Soy Candles is a smart and healthy choice.  Try one today and experience the difference for yourself!  

SOY FACTS

PARAFFIN OR PARAFFIN BLEND                          SOY WAX
Paraffin is derived from petroleum                       Soy wax is derived from vegetables
   (bottom of the barrel)
Burning paraffin releases carcinogens and       Our soy wax is 100% all natural,
   toxins                                                                          and non-toxic
Paraffin emits black sticky soot                             Soy wax burns cleaner
Paraffin is difficult to remove from any                 Soy wax cleans up with hot soapy water
  surface
Paraffin may not burn completely                         Soy wax burns completely and up to 50%
                                                                                       longer
Paraffin must be blended with chemicals          Soy wax doesn't need chemicals and
   to be able to release fragrances                           releases fragrances faster, and longer
Paraffin supports the foreign oil industry            Soy wax supports the American Farmer and
                                                                                         the American economy