Choice of Waxes for Candles and Other Uses

Considered pricier than other waxes
Beeswax can be combined with other waxes to reduce manufacturing costs, be sure to always look for 100% pure beeswax products

Soy products are commonly Genetically Modified, bleached and hydrogenated
Aesthetically, soy wax is not pretty and candles often develop bumps and lesions while burning
On the light spectrum, soy candles have a cooler tone
Soy wax goes rancid without preservatives
Some soy wax candles contain additives and hardeners
Toxic pesticides are often used on soy crops
Soy candle makers are limited by the type of candle they can make because the wax is so soft. They are unable to provide customers with pillars, tapers or ornamentals
Requires large amounts of agricultural land and processing
Often scented with artificial fragrances
Soy wax is difficult to ship during hot weather because it will melt

Palm crops require a lower input of fossil fuels compared to soy
Palm oil production creates 3,200 kg/hectare per year and soybean production creates only 351 kg/hectare per year
Clean burning and soot free
Toxin and carcinogen free
Slow burning
Renewable resource
Not genetically modified