The benefits
of burning a soy wax melt over paraffin are many. Soy wax melts are derived
from Soybean and are hundred percent natural. Paraffin wax contains many toxic
chemicals which have a bad impact on our health.
Given below
are few benefits of preferring Homemade Soy
wax melts in comparison to paraffin wax melts.
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Soy Wax is naturally derived: Soy Wax
melts are derived naturally from the Soybean and are hundred percent natural.
Soy wax is a hydrogenated vegetable oil which has turned solid at room
temperature. Further many natural oils can be mixed with soy wax melts which
calms the mind due to the pleasant aroma released when the wax melts are
heated. Paraffin wax on the other end releases toxic chemicals when melted
which is a potential health hazard.
·
Soy wax delivers a cleaner burn: Paraffin wax
on being burned or melted releases black soot since it is a petroleum-based
product. It can cause darken the room, walls, and curtains in a room on being
burned over a longer period. While Soy Wax Melts being a vegetable-based wax
does not release harmful by-products on being melted.
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Soy wax melts are environment-friendly: Soy wax
melts are made up of soybean which is a renewable resource. While the paraffin
wax melts is a non-renewable resource. Researchers have proved the harmful
impact caused by burning paraffin wax as it releases carcinogens into the air.
Carcinogens are cancer-causing agents. Again paraffin wax on being melted
releases eleven known toxins – two of which are carcinogens.
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Soy wax has a lower melting point: The melting point of Soy wax melts is lower as
compared to the paraffin wax. Many times kids get severe burn due to the
spilling of melted paraffin wax on their body while lingering around the melts.
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Therapeutic properties: The Soy Wax
melts are often blended with natural oils while being produced and on heating
the melts it fills the air with a pleasant and soothing aroma. The natural oils
have many healing properties. It naturally calms up the mind, improves the
sleeping patterns. Again as the Soy wax melts burn cleaner than paraffin wax,
the smell it releases is stronger and compelling. While people being exposed to
the smell of paraffin wax complains of headaches while the actual reason is
toxins.
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Soy wax is economical: The Soy wax
melts are more economical in comparison to the paraffin based wax melts. The
reason being on burning the paraffin wax clings to the side of candles or wax warmer;
hence a major portion of it is wasted while Soy wax melts burns evenly due to
its chemical composition and lasts fifty percent longer.
Conclusion:
Soy wax
melts no doubt is more beneficial as compared to the paraffin wax melts not
only because it is renewable and economical but also because it is safer. Soy Wax melts now available in various
fragrances such as citrus, lavender, sandalwood to name a few. One can pick any
one of their desired choices.
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