Why You Should Switch to 100% Soy Wax Candles

Why You Should Switch to 100% Soy Wax Candles

At ambralumina, we proudly craft every candle using 100% soy wax—never paraffin, animal byproducts, additives, or dyes. Our mission is simple: create clean, natural, and sustainable candles you can feel good about burning.

But you may still be wondering:

• What makes soy wax better than other candle waxes?
• Is soy wax safe to burn indoors?
• Why choose soy candles over paraffin candles?

Let’s clear the air and explain why soy wax is the best choice for eco-conscious candle lovers.

Soy Wax Comes from a Natural, Renewable Resource

When it comes to candle making, several waxes are commonly used: soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, coconut wax, palm wax, and even apricot wax. But the two most popular are soy wax and paraffin wax.

• Paraffin wax: A byproduct of crude oil refining. It’s non-renewable and derived from fossil fuels.
• Soy wax: Made from soybeans, a plant-based and renewable resource that supports sustainable agriculture.

By choosing 100% soy wax candles, you’re not only avoiding petroleum byproducts but also supporting a cleaner, greener planet.

Pro tip: Many candles labeled as “soy” are actually soy blends mixed with paraffin. At ambralumina, our candles are 100% soy wax—pure, plant-derived, and natural.

Soy Wax Candles Last Longer

One of the most practical benefits of soy wax is its longer burn time.

Because soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin, it burns slower and more evenly. That means you get more hours of fragrance and light from each candle.

Clean, Gentle Fragrance Throw

A candle’s fragrance throw (or “hot throw”) describes how well the scent fills a room when burning.

• Paraffin candles often give off an overpowering, sometimes artificial smell.
• Soy candles provide a gentle, natural fragrance throw—enough to fill the room without being overwhelming.

This makes soy candles ideal for creating a relaxing, cozy, and toxin-free atmosphere in your home.

Why We Love Soy Wax

At ambralumina, we believe your candles should:

• Be safe to burn indoors (no harmful toxins or petroleum byproducts).
• Be eco-friendly and sustainably sourced.
• Provide longer burn times and natural fragrance.

That’s why we only use 100% soy wax—never diluted, never blended. When you light an ambralumina candle, you’re choosing a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable way to bring fragrance and light into your home.