Why Soy Wax

Every Candles By Twice candle is hand-poured in San Jose, CA, and every one starts with the same wax: 100% soy. Here is what that means, why we chose it, and how to read a candle label with confidence.

What is soy wax?

Soy wax is made from soybeans. It is a renewable, plant-based wax, and it is biodegradable.

Why 100% soy matters

  • A cleaner burn. Soy wax burns evenly and cleanly with our cotton wicks.
  • No paraffin. There are no petroleum byproducts in the wax.
  • Gentler for scent-sensitive noses. Many people who are sensitive to scented products find soy candles a softer way to enjoy fragrance.

What we pour: 100% soy wax

Every Candles By Twice candle is made with 100% soy wax. It contains no paraffin.

  • Made for warm weather and shipping. Our soy wax has a melt point that holds up in warm climates and on the road to your door.
  • Room for real fragrance. It carries our fragrance oils well, so our scents stay rich and true.
  • Every candle, every time. Every Candles By Twice candle is poured with 100% soy wax, hand-poured in San Jose, CA.

How 100% soy compares

100% soy wax Blends that include paraffin
Wax source Soybeans (renewable) Includes a petroleum-derived wax
Paraffin None Present
Can be called “100% soy” Yes No

What to watch for on other labels

Not every candle that sounds natural is paraffin-free. Some “natural” blends, such as coconut-apricot blends or fortified soy, can contain paraffin as a binder or softener, and the label may not say so.

Only a candle with no paraffin can be called 100% soy. If a label says “soy blend” or “natural wax blend,” it is worth asking what else is in the wax.

Good to know: candle care

  • Trim the wick to ¼ inch before every burn.
  • Burn for 2–3 hours at a time.
  • On the first burn, let the wax melt all the way across the surface. This helps prevent tunneling.
  • Keep your candle away from drafts.

Soy wax FAQ

Is your wax really 100% soy?

Yes. Every candle we pour is made with 100% soy wax and contains no paraffin.

What’s wrong with paraffin?

Nothing mysterious. Paraffin is a petroleum-derived wax, and we simply prefer a plant-based, renewable wax made from soybeans. That is our choice for our candles.

Is “soy blend” the same as 100% soy?

Not necessarily. A blend can include other waxes, sometimes paraffin. Only candles with no paraffin can be called 100% soy.

Do your candles melt in the heat?

Our soy wax has a melt point that holds up well in warm climates and during shipping.

Ready to light one?

Shop our candles or create your own candle with a name on the label.

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