About soy wax

Soy wax is a natural, plant-based wax made from hydrogenated soybean oil, most commonly used for making container candles, aromatherapy products, and even some skincare items .

Here is a quick overview of its core characteristics:

Soy wax is popular for several key benefits:

Clean and Safe: Burns cleanly without producing black smoke or releasing harmful toxins like benzene and toluene, which are associated with paraffin wax, making it safer for homes with children, pets, or those with respiratory sensitivities .

Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly: Though sometimes more expensive upfront, soy wax burns slower and longer than paraffin, making it more cost-effective over time . As a biodegradable material made from a renewable crop, Soy wax has a lower environmental impact.

How to Use Soy Wax

If you're interested in using soy wax, particularly for candle making, here are some basic guidelines:

Melting: Melt the soy wax in a double boiler to 50-60°C before adding color or fragrance .

Adding Fragrance: You can add essential oils or fragrance oils. For skin contact, Soy wax recommended to keep the essential oil concentration around 5% or less .

Calculating Quantity: For a container candle, a common rule of thumb is that the weight of wax needed is approximately 85% of the container's volume in milliliters (e.g., a 100ml container needs about 85g of soy wax) .

Choosing the Right Type: Select the soy wax with the appropriate melting point for your project. Lower melting point waxes (e.g., 45°C-51°C) are ideal for container candles, while higher melting point waxes (e.g., 57°C) are better for pillar candles that need to stand on their own .