Scented Candle: Ideal Gift

It is barely ninety days till Christmas time and folks from all walks of life are wracking their brains thinking what  gifts to get for people on their Christmas list.  When you visit the stores, candles of different colors, sizes and kind occupy majority of the space of the display racks.  Why not candles?  You ask yourself, "Will it be scented or plain?"  

Most store-based candles are made of paraffin wax.  Paraffin wax is a by-product when refining crude oil  into gasoline and is one of the major sources of wax today.  Advocates of candles made from soy wax claim that it is safer to enjoy a quiet evening with soy wax candles as they are naturally grown and do not contain paraffin wax, a petroleum-based wax.  Imagine walking into a room with candles lit.  The smell of petroleum is unmistakable specially with unscented candles.

Aside from not having the side effects of paraffin wax, soy wax candles are biodegradable.  Soy wax come from soybeans which takes only 80-120 days to grow.  That makes soy wax renewable and sustainable as well.  There is also a big reduction in the soot emission when using soy wax candles.  Soot can usually be found at the rim of the candle containers and can be toxic.  The particles of soot can travel deep into the lungs and people afflicted with asthma and other lung diseases could be vulnerable.

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Another advantage of using soy wax candles is that they burn at a lower temperature.  At a lower temperature, candles burn slowly thus it will take a longer time to fully consume it compared to one of the same weight made from paraffin wax. 

When my husband and I entered the business of trading of vegetable-based lubricants, we were likewise introduced to candles made of healthier alternatives like palm wax and soy wax.  I was surprised that candles can actually come from plants.  Candles from vegetable bases like fuel from similar sources share the same advantages, i.e., renewable, sustainable and biodegradable.

Fortunately, I was able to meet the owners of Alice Blue candles during a business meeting.  Alice Blue   manufactures for export and for the local market candles made of soy wax.  Their candles come in different scents that are so soothing...a perfect way to cap the day.  You too can have this romantic evening by  going to My Gift Shop.  My Gift Shop delivers your candle of choice right at your doorstep.  No need to be stuck in traffic in going to the malls.

Available in Artichoke Ginger, Baby Shower, Lemongrass, etc.