Article by Matt Fuller

You should definitely consider switching to soy candles if you are a person who loves the soft and gentle glow of candlelight but do not like the paraffin undertone that comes with the burning of normal candles. These are the perfect alternative if you love candles and want an environmentally friendly light source in your home that also provides the added benefit of fragrancing the atmosphere with natural essential oils.

Here is the perfect environmentally friendly candle that will still deliver the soft magical glow of candlelight and the delightful fragrance of your choosing without the nasty paraffin undertone. Pure essential oils are added to scent your room with subtle hues of sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, roses, citronella, tangerine, lily of the valley and lavender, to name but a few available fragrances.

Choose eucalyptus or lavender scented soy candles if you are seeking a soothing, refreshing fragrance that will relax you and guarantee a good nights sleep when the lights go out. The warming scents of Moroccan cedar is a good choice for a chilly winter night when you fancy settling down in front of a roaring fire with a warming glass of sherry and a good book.

In the mood for a sensual experience? Using modern technology some very clever laboratory technicians developed scented soy massage oil candles. This type of candle has a much lower melting temperature, which translates to meaning that the melted wax is no more than two degrees above your own body temperature. It can be poured onto the skin without fear of being too hot for the enjoyment of a pleasurable and relaxing massage.

You can enjoy a wide variety of options when shopping for a soy candle for home or office. There are countless shapes, sizes, mesmerizing fragrances and wonderful colors to select from. You can buy your candles to match your color scheme at home. Due to the fact that they are made of all natural ingredients they do not release toxic vapours when burnt, meaning that you are not releasing harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. Using soy candles means that you are taking a responsible step towards using environmentally friendly products.

You can drive the economy by investing in soy products as this supports the local farming industry, sustaining and creating countless jobs in the farming community. Soy candles are a safer option as they have a lower burning temperature and are safer for household use, particularly if there are young children at home. There is no worry about stains from melted candle wax either as this product is stain free on all fabrics, so you can safely use these candles with your best table linen.

Soy wax is better able to absorb and release fragrances than other types of wax, meaning that your candle will emit a stronger, cleaner fragrance. Being a green product also means that it is an environmentally friendly item that causes no damage or degradation to the ecosystem during its harvesting or manufacture.

The fact that soy is a renewable resource means that it can be easily grown in quantities to match the growing demand without harming the environment. Unfortunately we live in a world where many industries produce products that have harmful effects on our delicately balanced ecosystem, but you can rest assured in the knowledge that by purchasing and using soy candles, that you are not contributing to the destruction.