The soybean is one of the most versatile resources used today. Not only is it a high protein food used in a variety of ways, it is now used to produce a multitude of consumer goods such as body and skin care products, hair products, paint removers, cleaning products, crayons, and of course candle wax.

The production of soy wax candles greatly benefits the American agricultural economy. If soy wax replaced paraffin wax an estimated 60 million pounds of soybeans would be needed for annual candle production. On the other hand, paraffin candles are a byproduct of oil refining thereby relying on foreign crude oil markets for manufacture. Eventually the production of paraffin wax will likely disappear (or become very cost prohibitive) as we deplete the world's oil reserves. However, soy wax is a sustainable and renewable resource, thereby helping our environment.

Soy candles do not emit the soot and toxic fumes that are characteristic of paraffin candles. Not only do paraffin candles leave black residue on the containers they were burned in, but prolonged use of these candles can stain your walls, ceilings, curtains or blinds, and even carpets or rugs. Now imagine inhaling that same soot into your lungs.

There are a number of people who are convinced they are allergic to candles. If you have ever gotten a headache from a candle or know someone who has, it is most likely the toxins and carcinogens in that candle giving you the headache, not necessarily the fragrance as most people think. Since our soy candles only contain natural ingredients they will not adversely affect your health.

Another benefit of soy wax is that is a biodegradable product. This means it cleans up easily with just soap and warm water. You no longer have to worry about the mess paraffin makes when cleaning up your candleholders.

Lastly, soy wax has a much lower melting point compared to paraffin wax. Therefore, soy candles burn slower and last between 30 to 50% longer than paraffin candles of the same size.