Frequently Asked Questions
Which would you rather experience, burning Paraffin or lighting NVSoy™ candles?
NVSoy™ wax candles are the "healthy" way to illuminate your life. NVSoy™ wax candles are 100% all natural, biodegradable and completely non-toxic. NVSoy™ wax burns up to 50% longer than paraffin. As more and more people learn about the harmful effects of burning paraffin candles in their homes, they'll jump at the chance to use NVSoy™ wax candles in their place. That means big business for those who "see the light at the end of the tunnel."
About Soy Candles
- Q. What are soy wax candles?
A. Soy wax candles are made from all-natural hydrogenated soybean oil. An earth-friendly alternative to paraffin candles, and cheaper than beeswax candles, soy wax candles enable you to enjoy affordable, top-quality candles that protect the environment. - Q. How are soy wax candles different from paraffin candles?
A. Soy wax candles are safer and cleaner than paraffin candles because: * Soy wax candles are non-toxic, made from all-natural soybeans, a renewable resource grown by American farmers. Paraffin wax is a derivative of petroleum, emitting 11 toxins and two carcinogens when burned. * Soy wax candles produce none of the harmful carbons and black soot emissions of paraffin wax. *Soy wax candles burn cooler and longer than paraffin candles, and release fragrances naturally and longer than paraffin wax. - Q. Where does soy wax come from? A. American farmers grow the soybeans used to make soy wax. So instead of depending on imported paraffin, the soy candle industry relies on the 260 million pound soybean supply in the USA.
- Q. How do your soy wax candles burn?
A. With a lower melting point than paraffin, soy candles create a deep, wide wax pool when burned. Soy wax candles have a memory, so as long you burn your soy wax candle long enough the first time to create this deep, wide wax pool, it will "remember" to burn wide and evenly every time. You'll see the result in your Jar Soy Wax Candles, as there will be little if any soy wax left on the side of the Jar Soy Wax Candle when it's gone. See our Soy Wax Candle burning page for further burn tips. - Q. What kind of wicks are in your soy candles?
A. Our soy wax candles are made with lead-free, unbleached cotton wick dipped in soy wax. - Q. How do you clean soy wax? A. Use hot soapy water to remove soy wax from your favorite Jar Soy Candles and drop in one of our soy wax candle refills.
- Q. Who invented soy wax candles?
A. To meet consumer demand for affordable natural wax candles, beeswax candle manufacturer Michael Richards began experimenting with plant-based waxes in 1991. By 1996, Richards' company was producing soy candles made from hydrogenated soybean oil. Soon other candle manufacturers discovered the benefits of Richards' soy wax candle invention. Today soy wax candles represent a fast-growing segment of the $8.4 billion candle and home fragrance industry.