The wax is available in flake and pellet format and is an off-white colour and very opaque. Soybean wax, often referred to simply as “soy wax,” is produced with hydrogenated soybean oil. Its main disadvantage is lower melting point, resulting in candles which deform easily in hot weather. But, soy wax is mostly used in jar candles, where the lower melting point is not of much concern.
Soy Wax in Candles
By Krystal Bennion
Although soy wax has been discovered just recently, a huge number of people are choosing this kind of wax when it comes to candles. This is because they believe that soy wax when used in candles is natural and is not harmful to the environment and to people. Aside from that, such candles are also cheaper compared to candles that use various types of wax.
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People love variety and that is the reason why you will find a huge variety of soy wax candles in the market. Those who collect candles are very happy when they come across soy candles that are made to come in various shapes, sizes, and colors.