Why Use Candles Made From Natural Waxes?

All Snugglebug candles are made from natural, botanically-based waxes, and use natural 100% hemp or cotton wicks that are lead free.  Our container candles are made from 100% soy wax, and our pillar and votive candles are made from palm wax.  Most candles on the market are made from paraffin wax, which is petroleum based and has many draw backs.  See the list below to learn some of the benefits of choosing soy and palm wax over paraffin.

• Longer Lasting!  Both soy and palm wax candles last longer than paraffin candles--usually about 30-50% longer
• Burn Better!  Soy and palm wax candles burn cleaner and more evenly than paraffin candles, leaving little to no soot on the inside of your candle containers, on your walls, and in the air.   If burned properly, natural candles (especially those in containers) are more likely to retain an even top all the way down rather than creating a well in the center of the candle as they burn, creating less waste in wax.
• Support Agriculture!  Soy candles are made from soybean oil, which supports the soy farming industry.   Palm wax  is made from palm oil, which is derived from palm trees (usually grown in Malaysia).  The use of this wax supports the farmers who grow these trees.
• Renewable Resource!   Because paraffin wax is petroleum based, it is reliant upon a resource that is non-renewable.  Because they are botanically-based, both soy and palm wax are made from resources that are easily renewable.
• Biodegradable!  Because both waxes are plant based, both soy and palm wax are naturally biodegradable.
• Better for the Environment!  Because traditional paraffin candles are petroleum based, burning them releases environmental pollutants into the air, just like burning any other petroleum derivative.  When candle wax is left over after burning and is disposed of, the environment is polluted yet again.  Because soy and palm waxes are botanical and naturally biodegradable, they don't pollute the air when burned and don't contaminate the environment when disposed of.
  
• Better for You!  When traditional paraffin candles are burned, they release carcinogens into the environment, which could potentially create serious health risks.  Soy and palm wax do not contain the same toxins as paraffin wax and do not release carcinogens when burned, so they are safer for you and your family!