Health | Soy Candles Galore

Juliet Cohen asked:


One of the better ways of creating a house surroundings that is uplifting and relaxing is with aromatherapy soy candles. An aromatherapy candle made of soya is too made with vital oils inside of it. As the candle burns, the oils are heated scatter throughout the atmosphere. These soy candles are accessible in all types of shapes and sizes, as easily as filled with a kind of distinct vital oils. Basically, as the candle burns, the oil gets warm and releases its aroma throughout the room. The curative vapors can assist in elevating climate or becoming often much alarm. They can too cut strain levels and still better your memory.

Aromatherapy candles assist aromatherapy practitioners attain particular psychological and physiological benefits as they emit vital oil vapors released from a combustion candle. There are many types of aromatherapy candle. Aromatherapy candle can be made with beeswax, soya wax, veggie oil or still sheer vital oil candles are accessible. Using aromatherapy candle has a constructive consequence on our system and emotions. The key is in choosing the accurate aroma to equal the emotion or feel you want to elicit. By using vital oils, these candles not simply do the aim of providing that passion of light but too get a curative value.

Aromatherapy candle, produce an ambience glow and allow aromatherapy essential oils to vaporize into the atmosphere, releasing their potent scent. A few of the most common therapeutic scents of these wonderful candles include lavender, chamomile, ginger and bergamot. Lavendergreat in helping release tension. Chamomile helps in eliminating tension. This is only a small example of the many therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy.A soy aromatherapy candle has another advantage over paraffin. The soy oil carries fragrance - a quality called “scent throw” - better than typical wax candles, thanks to its melting point and solubility.

Some are better suited for making a soy aromatherapy candle than others. Aromatherapy scented candles are known to improve a person’s overall mood and disposition because they contain essential oils that are proven to have therapeutic uses. Aromatherapy soy candles come in diffent forms such as pillar candles, tins and jars. It is believed by some that burning aromatherapy candles may relieve symptoms of many medical ailments such as headache, muscle cramps and the common cold. If you’re used to making paraffin candles, you’ll need to buy thicker wicks before casting a soy aromatherapy candle. The soy wax is much stickier than paraffin as it melts.

Jody Olson asked:


“OH, THE JOY OF SOY!”

While most of us are conscious of the desire for a healthier lifestyle through organic foods, natural skin and body products, and even healthier air through smoking bans, not everyone is aware of the possible harmful effects of burning traditional paraffin wax candles in their homes. Luckily, new soy-based candles are allowing families to burn virtually soot-free candles and still enjoy the lovely light and fragrances that we love in our homes.

Do you know where paraffin wax comes from? Paraffin is actually a derivative of kerosene. It is a byproduct of oil production, a sort of “bottom of the barrel” scraping of the oil barrel. It’s not surprising then, that one of the biggest complaints about traditional paraffin candles is the black residue or “soot” left on the containers, nearby walls, and fingers of those who are trying to clean their candles. Is it any great surprise then, that this same soot would be released into the air that you breathe while enjoying the smell of your candle? And that that same soot is going to coat any interior surfaces and then be possibly absorbed by skin contact? In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency did a study in 2001 titled “Candle Burning as a Potential Source of Indoor Air Pollution” (http://www.epa.gov/appcdwww/iemb/insideiaq/ss01.pdf) where they purchased 100 sets of candles with metal-cored wicks. They then measured the lead levels in the wicks and found that while burning, several of the wicks emitted lead at a rate from 100-1400 micrograms/hour. Burning these candles can result in lead concentrations above EPA recommended thresholds. Paraffin wax also contains 11 dangerous compounds which have been classified as dangerous by the EPA, some of which have been labeled as carcinogenic. One of these compounds is carbon tetrachloride. Chronic exposure to elevated levels of this can cause liver, kidney, and central nervous system damage. The EPA has classified carbon tetrachloride as a “Group B2” compound, a human carcinogen. As a result, the American Lung Association has issued warnings regarding the burning of paraffin candles as a common, unrecognized cause of poor indoor air quality.

In contrast, soy-based wax candles are derived from all-natural soybeans that are grown all around the world, especially in the United States . It is made by hydrogenating the oil of the soybeans, which are a renewable resource limited only to how many soybeans are grown. Therefore, they support the American farmer and help to relieve some of our dependency on foreign oil. Because it is made of natural products, it is also biodegradable and not as harmful to our planet’s health.

One of the best testimonials I’ve heard to date regarding the benefits of soy candles came from a friend who is a self-proclaimed “candle-holic”. She told me that she burned paraffin candles every evening in her family room and was starting to experience some symptoms of asthma. She purchased a small room air-cleaning system from a popular electronic store to try to ease her symptoms. She noticed that every time she cleaned the filter after burning candles, the filter was covered in the same black soot that she often found on her white upholstery. When she converted to using only natural soy candles, she not only found that her filter remained soot-free, but that her asthma symptoms also abated. What a great story!

Anyone who has tried to get paraffin wax out of a tablecloth will appreciate the fact that soy wax is easily removed from linens with soap and water. Now, rather than using a hot iron and blotting the item with a cloth for hours in an effort to save a family heirloom, a simple dab with soapy water will restore the linens to be used again. Furthermore, this simple cleaning strategy allows us to wash soy candle containers and use them again

An additional benefit of soy candles is the lower temperature at which they burn. While many people have been burned when candle wax spilled on their skin, I know of a soy candle maker who accidentally spilled an entire shelf of liquefied soy wax candles on his leg. While his wife looked on in horror, he calmly wiped his leg with a nearby towel and didn’t have any redness or blistering. Since soy candles are burning at a lower temperature, it’s not a stretch to realize that they will therefore last longer (up to 10 hours per ounce) and continue to throw their room-warming fragrance for many hours after a traditional candle has burned out.

So, while many people start buy their first soy candles as a “healthier” alternative to the traditional paraffin candle, most continue to purchase them for so many more reasons! Oh the JOY of SOY!

Darrin Reservitz asked:


Use an aromatherapy soy candle to calm your mind. Inhaling the essential oils’ scent while admiring the flickering of the candle will quickly relax your spirit. In addition, because they are soy based, they don’t degrade the environment as they don’t use paraffin wax and animal products. Also, they give off a fresh, clean scent.

Essential oils make up the candles. These oils, when burned, have been shown to better the user’s mood. However, the overall traditional medical community doesn’t recognize any empirical data that shows the therapeutic benefits of the aromatherapy soy candle, putting it in the alternative medicinal realm.

Enjoyment and Mood

You can reap the benefits of scented candles by yourself. Or you can enjoy them with a partner. As an example, you could forgo disruptive bathroom lights and use candlelight while bathing, no pun intended, in the aromatherapy soy candle scent of your choice. You could also, as another example, use an aromatherapy candle to create a romantic bedroom environment. Consequently, an aromatherapy candle gift is a great option for both couples and single friends.

The large array of scents allow you to choose the specific mental and emotional state you want. One might use, for example, a jasmine candle to fall asleep, or quiet late night ruminations.

Regardless of use, always keep safety in mind. Using the above example, falling asleep with lit candles could be dangerous.

Keep in mind that aromatherapy candles are specifically formulated with special oils to help affect your mood. However, you could buy synthetic candles that are scented but which don’t contain these oils. It’s not proven that they will have the desired therapeutic effect. Consequently, it’s recommended that you read the candle’s label before you buy to determine ingredients.

The main takeaway is to choose the aromatherapy soy candle that will aid in the deliverance of the emotional state you seek at a particular moment. You’ll find them a great way to relax, sleep, unwind, or delve into whatever state you seek. Or, given the benefits, give an aromatherapy candle gift to someone you care about.