Why Soy Wax?
Ever burned a candle and noticed nasty black soot around the jar? It’s alarming, and you’re left wondering if your candle is secretly polluting the air in your home. We feel you.
At Blend & Burn, we like our candles the way we like our tea and coffee: clean, cosy, and free from nasties. That’s why we stick to 100% natural soy wax—and we’re not just blowing smoke here. Let’s spill the tea on why soy wax is our wax of choice—and why other waxes just don’t cut it.
The Benefits of 100% Soy Wax
Soy wax is plant-based, biodegradable, and made from good old-fashioned soybeans. Unlike some other waxes derived from fossil fuels, soy is renewable, making it the sustainable choice. Plus, soy wax burns slower, meaning you get more burn time to sip your latte, read a book, or just stare lovingly at your flickering flame.
TL;DR: Soy wax burns slowly, making your candle last longer—and giving you better value for money.
Better Scent, Better Burn
We want your space smelling like a fresh brew of Green Tea & Lemon or a cozy cup of Chai Latte, not like a candle that’s trying to be a science experiment. Soy wax holds fragrance beautifully, giving you a more even scent throw and none of that overpowering, chemical-y hit you sometimes get with other waxes. It’s the difference between a proper pour-over and instant coffee—one’s everyday luxury, the other… just isn’t.
What's Wrong with Paraffin Wax?
Paraffin wax may be cheap and easy, but it comes with some unwelcome side effects. As a by-product of petroleum, it’s not exactly renewable. When burned, paraffin can release soot and potentially harmful chemicals into your home—definitely not the aroma we’re after. That’s also why you might see a black ring of soot around your candle. Think of it like a cup of tea after the teabag splits—yep, not ideal.
Plant-Powered and Vegan-Friendly
All our candles are 100% plant-based, making them vegan and cruelty-free. You can light up your candle and feel good knowing you’re not contributing to fossil fuel waxes or animal by-products. It’s a small change, but every little bit helps—and that’s the kind of sustainable stir we love to make.
The Bottom Line: Soy Wins Every Time
At Blend & Burn, we’re committed to crafting candles that are clean, long-lasting, and bursting with fragrance. Soy wax lets us do just that, giving you candles that smell amazing, burn evenly, and are kind to the planet. Because life’s too short for anything less than the perfect pour—whether that’s your cup of tea, coffee, or candle wax.