Category — Soy Candle Health Benefits

These days you will find numerous different fragrances, scents and aromatic blends available these days that are used by candle makers world-wide to make scented candles that have their own unique aroma and smell.

If you look at what has been made available online by candle makers, you will be amazed at the array of different collections of scented candles that are being marketed in exciting and exotic names made for consumers to principally provide an appealing aroma. The aromatic experience that emanates from the fragrance used is the key because when the scented candle is burnt it helps to enhance the inner emotions and senses in a number of different ways, for example by reducing stress, providing more energy and making the user feel better.

For example there are fruit and berry candles with mouth-watering names like strawberry melon, cranberry apple and cucumber melon. In the right environment the rich aroma from one of these candles can help you escape to another time and place where you can imagine yourself wandering through an orchard in the middle of summer surrounded by an abundance of fruits with the aroma of fresh fruit wafting through the air. Just imagine how the scent and fragrance from a burning strawberry melon scented candle can help to take your mind off things.

By blending in different aromatics, candle makers have the ability to make scented candles that can work wonders on the senses of both men and women. It is known the effect of an aroma on the senses may be delicate, but scents do help many people feel a lot better by relaxing them.

You will also find scented candles available today that have fragrances with an aroma that can remind you of days gone. For example, the aroma from a specially blended scented candle can remind you of a tropical island paradise vacation where lazy days were spent drinking fresh pineapple juice by a pristine blue lagoon on a hot summer’s day.

There is even a scented candle that has been blended with a fragrance that can capture the aroma of fresh home baking to remind you of the times spent in the kitchen sampling mom’s baking and other home baked delicacies.

Scented votive soy candles are generally made in vibrant bold colors and are ready for use in the votive glass provided. These candles can come with or without the votive cup and are available in a wide variety of different fragrances. For example one of the most popular votive cups on the market uses about 2 oz of wax and will burn for up to 15 hours. Because votive soy candles are made using a reusable mold they use less energy and burn away to nothing generally leaving a little metal wick tab and a residue of wax. Consumers who use high quality votive soy candles find this type of candle to be one of the cleanest burning candles available. Many candle makers these days make votive soy candles using pesticide free non-gmo type soy wax and cotton wicks.

Although this type of candle can be made with or without scent most users agree that votive soy candles provide a remarkable warm glow when burned.

Soy wax is mixed with different fragrance oils to produce scented soy pillar candles. This type of candle can be incredibly fragrant and when you consider that there are well over a hundred different fragrances available it is mind boggling trying to pick out that special aroma that would remind you of times gone by.  Scented soy candles can have a positive effect on both your mind and body which helps you to relax. Remembering those rich fragrances you experienced in childhood from a burning candle can also provoke delightful memories of the special times you had with family members in days gone by.

Scented soy pilalr candles made in a variety of fragrances can be brought in specialty candle stores, many supermarkets and at online outlets.  Going one step further if you are keen to make your own scented soy candles there are many books and online instructions available that can assist you in making which can be very rewarding when you produce a great looking candle.  Scented soy candles are made purely from all-natural soybeans and burn longer, cleaner and emit no toxins or soot into the air.  Being made from vegetable-based materials soy scented candles are totally biodegradable.

I have summarized some scented soy pillar candles and there effects as follows -

Eucalyptus. This oil is considered a good remedy for chest problem ailments such as coughs, pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma.  Eucalyptus is also a good remedy for treating arthritis and rheumatism.

Lavender.  This oil is beneficial in helping to sooth headaches, sleep problems and can also be used for problems like anxiety and depression.

Jasmine.  This essential oil is very good for calming tension, improves alertness, energy and the immune system.

Basil.  This oil increases concentration and alertness and can help with headaches, digestion and to stimulate the nervous system

Lemon.  This oil scent is considered beneficial in helping with concentration and also as a good insect repellent.

Soy wax candles are biodegradable since they are made from hydrogenated soybean oil. When compared to paraffin wax candles they project less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere because they produce very low amounts of soot. The soybean oil assists in lowering the melting point that results in more even burning. As a result this low heating wax is ideal for making scented soy wax candles since the lower heat helps to distribute more fragrance.

Pure soy wax candles are a natural product and became available to consumers in 1996 following on from the soy wax candles launched earlier by The Body Shop a company that provided candles made from a mixture of beeswax and almond oil. However because beeswax was much more expensive than commonly used paraffin, research was conducted into the use of plant waxes as an alternative to beeswax. This shift to an environmentally friendly product gained universal approval and was a very popular choice particularly in the United States as it provided another market for farmers and their soybeans and marketers who realized that by reducing the use of paraffin it reduced the need for importing petroleum additives for candle making.

If you are interested in making soy wax candles have a look at the article on this site “making soy wax candles”.

There are also many articles online and in book stores with a wide variety of recipes to assist you to become creative in making soy wax candles. Some advice though when making soy candles is to ensure you mix any fragrance oils beforehand to get an idea whether it is the fragrance you want before mixing it into your melted wax. As a general rule when making soy wax candles you will need 1 oz of oil to fragrance it if you use 16 oz of soy wax.

If you are looking for an affordable candle that will provide a beautiful aroma and glow then look no further than the versatile and popular jar soy candles. This type of soy candle is a fun and practical addition in the home and is considered to be one of the safest candles to have because they come in their own self-contained decorative container. Jar soy candles burn much longer than the typical traditional wax candle, they are also non-toxic and because they are clean burning produce little soot and therefore seldom trigger unhealthy allergies.

Discount jar soy candles are available at most retail candle stores and can commonly be found in a variety of different scents such as lemongrass, gardenia, mandarin, grapefruit, vanilla and tropical berry to name a few. When packaged jar soy candles make an ideal affordable gift for that special person. If you are looking for discount jar soy candles there are a number of online candle shops that specialize in candles and candle making supplies. Also in many smaller towns craft fairs and markets are a great place to find discounted jar soy candles.

It should however be pointed out that when buying jar soy candles some additives used by the maker such as colored dyes, scents and even the coating on the wick can drastically change the structure and make-up of the candles. If you have any concerns about the ingredients used in making jar soy candles or any other soy candles for that matter it is recommended you ask the candle maker or company making the candle for more information on the additives.