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Scent Snob > Scented Candles

The Main Event Episode 5 Candle Wax

written by Sarah Thompson Feb 04, 2009

There are many different types of waxes available for candle-making. The type of wax effects the way the candle burns and the amount of fragrance it provides.

Soy wax burns at a low temperature so it

liquefies

quickly which makes it easy to burn evenly. Since soy wax is cool to the touch when it is liquid, the liquid wax of some soy wax candles can be rubbed into the skin as a moisturizer to help heal dry skin. Soy wax is a friendly candle wax since it is a

renewable

resource. When a soy wax candle re-solidifies after burning, it has a "

bumply

" surface. There is nothing wrong with that and it doesn't affect subsequent burns, it's just somewhat unsightly. Soy wax does not typically provide as much fragrance as paraffin wax, so in a natural soy wax candle, the fragrance can be subtle. Some

candlemakers

use fillers or artificial fragrances to compensate for the inadequate scent throw of soy wax. Some soy wax candle makers state that soy wax burns slower that paraffin, but we haven't found that to be true. We actually find it to burn quicker. (Our longest lasting candle line is

Voluspa

and they don't use any

soywax

.) It's misleading when candles say "Soy Wax" on the packaging. To be called a "Soy Wax" candle, it needs to have at least 50% soy wax, but it may be blended with other waxes, including paraffin, so beware. Aromatherapy Interventions, Archipelago

Botanicals

and

Paddywax

are Soy Wax candles. A Scent of Scandal is made with 100% soy wax and it states that on the label. Also, it is a myth that

soywax

candles burn cleaner than other types of candles since soot and smoke have to do with the wick, not the wax. (Sometimes the fragrance oils affect smoking). For tips on how to burn candles cleanly, please check our blog at http://www.candlesoffmain.blogspot.com/.

Vegetable wax candles typically include soy wax and other natural waxes such as palm wax. They are typically

paraffin

free (such as k. hall and

Anthousa

). Red Flower is a vegetable and soy wax candle but they do use a touch of

paraffin

wax. Vegetable wax candles burn beautifully and the container can be washed out with soap and water when finished and reused or recycled (the same is true for soy wax candles).

Beeswax is one of my favorite waxes for it's natural properties and it burns beautifully. It isn't commonly used in scented candles as it doesn't provide fantastic scent throw and it's extremely expensive. We have 100% unscented beeswax pillars and taper candles in our shop, but nothing that is scented at this moment. Palm wax is another natural wax that isn't commonly used but does have beautiful natural properties, especially the way it

crystallizes

when it hardens.

Santuario

di

Bellezza

is a very

extravagant

100% palm wax candle.

Paraffin wax is the most widely used wax for candle-making. There are various grades of paraffin wax

available

. Paraffin wax can be refined so purely that it is used in

lip gloss

and chocolates.

Voluspa

candles use this type of food and cosmetic grade paraffin wax. They burn very cleanly and easily and they are our longest lasting candle line. Paraffin wax is commonly used for scented candles because of its ability to provide fantastic scent throw. The most fragrant candle lines in our shop (

Votivo

,

Seda

,

Tocca

,

Trapp

, Nest Fragrances, Jonathan Adler) use fine grade paraffin wax. Le

Cherche

Midi,

Rigaud

and D. L. & Co. use

European

grade

paraffin

wax. The wax of a

Rigaud

candle re-solidifies to the same gorgeous, smooth, shimmery finish that it has when it is new. We've never seen any other candle with that same effect.

DayNa

Decker

Botanika

candles use a resin wax in their

translucent

candles. They burn cleanly and beautifully.

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Author Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson

Sarah is an energetic and curious fragrance lover who enjoys trying new and unconventional scents. With a strong appreciation for both modern and vintage perfumes, she enjoys discovering unique, offbeat fragrances that tell a story. Sarah is particularly interested in eco-friendly and sustainable pe

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