Natural Soy Candles - Baskets of Benefits

Natural Soy Candles - Baskets of Benefits
By Funmi Ogboye

Soy - the new wonder ingredient for candles

Do you love scented candles but hate black soot and the aroma of petrol that you get from paraffin wax candles? Are you annoyed by expensive candles that burn very fast and lose their scent quickly? Switching your usual candles for natural, soy wax candles will increase your enjoyment of candles immeasurably.

So what's the secret of soy?

•Soy candles are clean burning, so by choosing them you can say goodbye to the black stains you get on walls and furniture when you burn candles made from paraffin wax and hello to clean air.

•Unlike paraffin based wax candles where most scents are lost after an hour soy candles have a "wonderful scent throw" which means the fragrance fills your room with a strong and lasting scent.

•Did you know that a scented soy candle lasts 50% longer than one with a petroleum base, as paraffin burns much faster? So, by opting for soy, you can enjoy the sensual pleasures of candlelight and fragrance for so much longer.

•If you love the environment as well as candles, then soy can combine two of your passions. Soy candles are made from hydrogenated soybean oil, extracted from soya beans. This is a natural, renewable and biodegradable source; making soy wax candles the eco-friendly choice.

•Soy wax candles make the best carriers for essential oils, making them the best aromatherapy candle to buy; this is because they do not have negative effects such as they do not release toxins or soot thus you are left to enjoy the therapeutic effects of the essential oil. By comparison, paraffin wax candles releases soot as well as 11 toxins two of which are carcinogenic. As a consequence, combining paraffin wax candles with essential oils is a bit of a contradiction - as the negative effects of the paraffin wax negates the therapeutic benefits of the essential oils.

•It's a little known fact that paraffin wax burns at a higher temperature than soy wax. Soy burning cooler means if you accidentally spill soy wax onto your hands, you won't suffer from redness or blistering. Soy wax candles, therefore, are the safest type of candles to burn in homes with children.

•Unlike the paraffin wax, soy wax is water-soluble. Again, this is good news in families with children or pets. You can burn soy wax candles without fear of curious little fingers tipping wax onto your favorite tablecloth, as any soy wax spillages can easily be washed out using just soap and water.

My name is Funmi Ogboye and I am the founder of Sentelle. Sentelle is a London based company that specializes in soy candles. Soy candles are clean-burning, healthy and environmentally friendly. With soy candles, as with all of the finer things in life, its important to go for quality. If you want the best , choose 100% soy wax candles like Sentelle scented soy candles, they are made from high quality soy wax. Sentelle stocks four beautifully packaged elegant glass jars and pillars in a variety of fragrances and colours to suit different moods and rooms. With sentelle soy candles you can say goodbye to stains on walls and home interiors and hello to clean air in your home.

To find out more and also sign up for our newsletter please visit http://www.sentelle.co.uk/soy-candle-selection.asp

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Natural Soy Candles - Baskets of Benefits

Natural Soy Candles - Baskets of Benefits

Natural Soy Candles - Baskets of Benefits
By Funmi Ogboye

Soy - the new wonder ingredient for candles

Do you love scented candles but hate black soot and the aroma of petrol that you get from paraffin wax candles? Are you annoyed by expensive candles that burn very fast and lose their scent quickly? Switching your usual candles for natural, soy wax candles will increase your enjoyment of candles immeasurably.

So what's the secret of soy?

•Soy candles are clean burning, so by choosing them you can say goodbye to the black stains you get on walls and furniture when you burn candles made from paraffin wax and hello to clean air.

•Unlike paraffin based wax candles where most scents are lost after an hour soy candles have a "wonderful scent throw" which means the fragrance fills your room with a strong and lasting scent.

•Did you know that a scented soy candle lasts 50% longer than one with a petroleum base, as paraffin burns much faster? So, by opting for soy, you can enjoy the sensual pleasures of candlelight and fragrance for so much longer.

•If you love the environment as well as candles, then soy can combine two of your passions. Soy candles are made from hydrogenated soybean oil, extracted from soya beans. This is a natural, renewable and biodegradable source; making soy wax candles the eco-friendly choice.

•Soy wax candles make the best carriers for essential oils, making them the best aromatherapy candle to buy; this is because they do not have negative effects such as they do not release toxins or soot thus you are left to enjoy the therapeutic effects of the essential oil. By comparison, paraffin wax candles releases soot as well as 11 toxins two of which are carcinogenic. As a consequence, combining paraffin wax candles with essential oils is a bit of a contradiction - as the negative effects of the paraffin wax negates the therapeutic benefits of the essential oils.

•It's a little known fact that paraffin wax burns at a higher temperature than soy wax. Soy burning cooler means if you accidentally spill soy wax onto your hands, you won't suffer from redness or blistering. Soy wax candles, therefore, are the safest type of candles to burn in homes with children.

•Unlike the paraffin wax, soy wax is water-soluble. Again, this is good news in families with children or pets. You can burn soy wax candles without fear of curious little fingers tipping wax onto your favorite tablecloth, as any soy wax spillages can easily be washed out using just soap and water.

My name is Funmi Ogboye and I am the founder of Sentelle. Sentelle is a London based company that specializes in soy candles. Soy candles are clean-burning, healthy and environmentally friendly. With soy candles, as with all of the finer things in life, its important to go for quality. If you want the best , choose 100% soy wax candles like Sentelle scented soy candles, they are made from high quality soy wax. Sentelle stocks four beautifully packaged elegant glass jars and pillars in a variety of fragrances and colours to suit different moods and rooms. With sentelle soy candles you can say goodbye to stains on walls and home interiors and hello to clean air in your home.

To find out more and also sign up for our newsletter please visit http://www.sentelle.co.uk/soy-candle-selection.asp

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Natural Soy Candles

The Benefits Of Natural Soy Candles

The Benefits Of Natural Soy Candles

If you want candles that will offer a clean burn compared to the traditional paraffin candle then you should consider natural soy candles. They are made from a sustainable resource and also do not emit as much soot as a paraffin candle and are therefore considered environmentally friendly when compared to their paraffin based cousins.

Natural soy candles have only been available since the middle of the 1990's but there is already a huge demand (and supply) for them. The great thing is that look just like normal candles and can be colored, scented or even made into all sorts of shapes.

Many natural soy candles are richly scented and can be used to mask numerous smells in the home or as is becoming increasingly common they can be used for the traditional alternative medicine practice of aromatherapy

As mentioned above the carbon emissions (soot!) is a lot lower with the soy candles and are therefore better for burning in your home and yet despite this major benefits, and the fact that these natural soy candles burn for up to 50% longer that normal wax candles, the natural soy candles do not generally cost much if anything more than traditional wax candles.

So next time you are looking for some candles go for the natural soy candles and enjoy a nice relaxing night in with the lights out and the natural soy candles lit to give a pleaseant lighting and if you like the scented ones a nice aroma.if you like the scented ones a nice aroma.

The Benefits Of Natural Soy Candles

How To Make Your Own Natural Soy Jar Candles

Natural Soy Jar Candles

Natural soy jar candles are great way to create a relaxing atmosphere within your home. Imagine a nice relaxing evening in your living room with the lights out and a few natural soy jar candles lit to provide the light and you can even have one scented to really help you relax.

To make your own natural soy jar candles it is best to get a simple container which you should be able to buy from any supermarket or craft shop. You will then need to make sure that you everything you need to make your natural soy jar candles. For a beginner it would generally be a good idea to buy a kit so that you can get all the ingredients and instructions that you need to make your natural soy jar candles.

You will need what is known as a ‘double-boiler’ to make your own natural soy jar candles but don’t panic if you don’t have one as you can improvise by using a saucepan which you will fill with water which you will bring to the boil and and then gently place on top a glass bowl or another smaller saucepan which will include your wax for melting. Once melted you can mix in your colourings and fragrances.

You will then need to place your wick in the jar that you are using for your natural soy candles. Once the wick has been centered then you can pour in the wax but you must make sure that the wick stays in place whilst doing this.

Once your natural soy jar candle has cooled and the wax has solidified then you can light the candle as it is or you can spend some time in decorating the jar and making it look perfect for your home. Decorated natural soy jar candles would also make the perfect gifts for your friends and family.

Click here to get more information on making natural soy jar candles.