{"id":5274,"date":"2021-11-22T22:35:18","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T21:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balavander.com\/?p=5274"},"modified":"2025-11-06T14:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T13:14:32","slug":"kako-prepoznati-sojine-svece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balavander.com\/en\/kako-prepoznati-sojine-svece\/","title":{"rendered":"How to recognize real soy wax candles?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sometimes we simply can\u2019t resist scented candles. If you catch yourself secretly eyeing scented candles in a store and thinking about which one to add to your collection this time, you should know that candle quality varies across all price ranges.

That\u2019s why, no matter where you buy your favorite scented candles, you should know how to choose good-quality ones.

Soy wax is known to be the highest-quality and most prestigious wax in the world of scented candles. You should know that many brands and manufacturers actually make candles from a mix of soy and paraffin wax to reduce their production costs.

If you want to be sure you\u2019re not bringing harmful substances into your home, it\u2019s time to learn a few tricks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Some candles that are marketed as soy candles contain a significant amount of paraffin wax. A simple way to check this is to touch the top of the candle and observe the wax.<\/p>

Paraffin wax is usually soft and translucent and feels slightly greasy under your fingers. Soy wax, on the other hand, is firmer and opaque.<\/p>

So the general rule is: the more soy wax a scented candle contains, the firmer it should feel to the touch.<\/p>

To do this test yourself, it\u2019s best to gently tap the candle\u2019s surface with your finger. If your finger sinks into the wax, it means the scented candle doesn\u2019t contain soy wax, or contains a much smaller percentage compared to paraffin wax. In very rare cases, this test may be inaccurate.<\/p>

From time to time, we hear stories of people complaining about headaches when using scented candles. It\u2019s often mistakenly believed that fragrance oils or perfumes in industrial candles cause this, but the real culprit is the evaporation of paraffin wax, a byproduct of petroleum processing.<\/p>

If you\u2019ve experienced this before, you\u2019ll notice a drastic difference when you use a high-quality candle instead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How do you know it\u2019s a 100% soy candle?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The best way to determine whether your candle is made entirely of natural soy wax is to look at the top and sides (if visible). If you notice a whitish or crystalline film, that\u2019s a phenomenon called frosting<\/em>).<\/p>

This is a natural characteristic of soy wax. The wax naturally tries to crystallize and return to its original state. \u201cFrosting\u201d doesn\u2019t affect the scent quality or how the soy candle burns\u2014it\u2019s purely visual.<\/p>

To reduce this effect, you can keep the candle in direct light. Temperature changes can also trigger \u201cfrosting\u201d when a candle cools down suddenly. If this happens to your favorite candle too, you can be sure it\u2019s made from 100% natural soy wax.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The highest-quality soy candles<\/a> are made from 100% soy wax without synthetic additives.\nAlthough these additives aren\u2019t necessary, many manufacturers still mix soy wax with paraffin wax.\nThis is most often done so scented candles can be marketed as \u201cnatural\u201d while reducing production costs.<\/p>

So if you see a \u201csoy candle\u201d that\u2019s quite cheap, know that it\u2019s paraffin or some other synthetic wax.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What should you expect from a real soy candle?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When you buy a quality scented candle, here\u2019s what you should expect from it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Clean burn<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A clean burn and a clean flame are one of main advantages of soy candles compared to paraffin candles<\/a>.<\/p>

Quality soy candles burn without soot and smoke and, if used correctly, shouldn\u2019t create a so-called \u201ctunnel.\u201d<\/p>

A tunnel is leftover unused wax that forms when a candle burns incorrectly and melts the wax unevenly.<\/p>

How to use scented candles properly<\/a>? Read HERE<\/a>.<\/p>

If a soy candle is near the end, quality candles still shouldn\u2019t produce smoke.\nLower-quality candles will leave soot and black residue on the glass near the top of the container.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Natural and eco-friendly<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Quality scented candles are made from 100% natural, non-GMO soy wax, without added synthetic or paraffin wax.

We are committed to ensuring our candles contain no chemicals under any circumstances\u2014we use only natural wax to make them.\nWe are not willing to make any compromises on this decision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you truly love scented candles, this is a very important thing to always keep in mind.<\/p>

Paraffin wax is obtained as a byproduct of petroleum and gasoline processing. Its market price is quite low compared to natural plant waxes.
And that would all be fine\u2014if paraffin wax didn\u2019t contain toxins like toluene and benzene, which have been shown to be carcinogenic.\nIt has been scientifically proven that the flame of a scented candle does not reach a high enough temperature to burn off these particles, so unfortunately they end up in the air that we then breathe in.

This makes paraffin wax dangerous for health and the environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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