Paraffin is a by-product of refining petroleum into gasoline and has been the main wax used to make candles. Paraffin smoke emited by the burning of a candle contains many carcinogenic toxins and produces black soot. These carcinogens that are released with the burning of a pariffin candle are as dangerous as second hand cigarette smoke and can cause harm to the heart, lungs, circulatory and nervous systems! Additionally, burning pariffin candles contributes to air pollution and global warming! Paraffin, being a petroleum product, is not a renewable resource.

In comparison, Soy Illumination uses only 100% all natural soy wax. Soy wax is a byproduct of soybeans, a biodegradable, renewable resource. Our candles burn clean, no toxins are emmitted by burning soy candles. Soy wax also burns at a lower temperature allowing it to burn slower than pariffin. This allows our candles to burn substantially longer and safer than pariffin candles! Soy candles are water soluble for easy cleanup.

Knowledge is power...knowing the advantages of candles made with soy wax, how could you ever burn a pariffin candle again?