Soy or coconut wax - which is better and safer?
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The secret of home comfort lies in many little things and, of course, in an atmosphere of love and care. Candles have been recognized as one of such trifles for hundreds of years. And if earlier they were used as the main source of light, today we, the children of civilization, light them to fill our homes with a special atmosphere. The vast majority of candles that you can find on the market are made of paraffin or its mixtures. Soy or coconut wax, palm wax, and gel wax are used much less often. This is due to the large availability of paraffin and, most importantly, its low price. In addition, paraffin is much easier to work with than soy or coconut wax, it not only holds the aroma very well, but also spreads it actively and for a long time. A logical question arises - why then invent a bicycle and choose other materials if paraffin is so good? Today we will talk about this, as well as the advantages of natural materials for making candles!
What is bad about paraffin?
The most important thing you need to know is that paraffin is a product of oil refining. By bleaching and separating sediments from oil barrels, which are processed into wax and receive paraffin. The problem with such candles is that they release carcinogenic substances into the air when they burn. Among the huge list of such substances, formaldehyde, benzene, acetone, styrene, naphthalene and others can be distinguished. From the banal - a person who regularly arranges aromatherapy sessions in his home may develop breathing problems, asthma may worsen. And also these substances have a direct negative effect on the work of the heart and respiratory system. Among other things, it is possible to damage the exhaust system, if there is one in your house. This cannot be said about soy or coconut wax, or about any other natural product category.Which is better - soy or coconut wax or candles based on them?
For the user, both the one and the other are unequivocally completely safe. For the manufacturer, there are certain nuances in the work with each of the species. You can safely buy a candle, the main ingredient of which is soy or coconut wax, and do not worry about your health. Shall we talk about the advantages of each?- coconut wax is known for its ability to exude aroma not only in warm, but also in cold conditions. The main advantage is a very low burning temperature, which allows the candle to delight its owners with wonderful aromas much longer. On average, it burns 60% longer than paraffin. It is also economical and more environmentally friendly. Coconut candles have a very pleasant texture and a natural, slightly noticeable, coconut aroma. This is a completely renewable natural component, the production of which is absolutely environmentally friendly. This, by the way, is a general characteristic of soy or coconut wax, as well as almost any other natural wax. Of the minuses, only one can be noted - thanks to the very low melting point, such candles can begin to melt even on a hot, summer day. This will not affect performance in any way, but it will affect aesthetics and appearance quite a bit. Pay attention to this if this factor is important to you or if you live in the southern regions
- Soy wax is a completely natural product made from soybeans. It can be said that it is practically devoid of its own aroma and therefore it is considered that it can better reveal the perfume composition added by the manufacturer. Its melting temperature is about 55 degrees, and at the time of combustion, absolutely no harmful substances are released into the air. In this respect, soy or coconut wax is absolutely identical and safe for your health. Due to the fact that the burning temperature is not as high as that of paraffin, such a candle will also delight its owner for a long time
