We use exclusively Natural Waxes in our candles.
Natural itself means 'coming from nature', or 'not having any extra substances or chemicals added'. There are three candle waxes primarily considered 'natural', soy wax, palm wax and beeswax.
There are many reasons why using natural waxes is beneficial:
On the other hand, Paraffin candles are becoming increasingly unpopular.
Paraffin wax is made from petroleum, coal or oil shale - a non-renewable resource consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbon atoms.
- Paraffin candles can release toxins into the air when burnt.
- Paraffin wax is used in more than 95% of candle making done today, mainly because it is inexpensive. Paraffin is the leftover by-product from the petroleum refining process.
- When a paraffin candle in burned, it produces toxic petrol-carbon soot, which can be harmful.
- It can also blacken walls, furniture and ceilings. The soy candle may accumulate some black soot on the jar, but the amount is much less than paraffin candles.
These are the reasons we prefer to use Natural waxes over Paraffin Wax. The topic is one which is widely debated, and good quality Paraffin candles can be found in many major candle brands. However, here at The Derbyshire Candle Company, we like to think that this is just the beginning for Natural Waxes and their potential.