Why burn Beeswax instead of regular Paraffin candles? Paraffin wax starts as the sludge at the bottom of the barrel of crude oil. Even asphalt is extracted before paraffin in the refining process! The black sludge, already filled with numerous toxins, undergoes bleaching and treatment by carcinogens benzene and/or toulene. And the chemicals don’t stop there. Chemists mix in toxic concoctions of co
lors and fragrances to make this waste product marketable and appealing. The final result is a innocent looking candle which releases seven documented toxins –two of which are carcinogenic–when it burns. These tiny particles are easily inhaled and get trapped in the deepest part of the lungs, which may also cause respiratory irritation. However, Beeswax is different! It actually cleans the air when it burns. How is this possible? Beeswax releases negative ions when it burns. Pollen, dust, dirt, pollutants, and any other junk in the air all carry a positive charge, and that is how they can be suspended in the air. The negative ions released from burning beeswax negate the positive charge of air contaminants, and the neutralized ions are sucked back into the burning candle or fall to the ground. Many air purifiers and water filters harness this effective negative ion technology. Beware of sneaky labeling. In the U.S., the term “pure” on a label means only 51% of an ingredient (and that goes for food, too). Often, companies sell “pure” beeswax candles which contain a combination of 51% beeswax and 49% toxic paraffin. Look for the key phrase “100% Pure Beeswax” on candles.
100% pure beeswax candles come with an unexpectedly large price tag for those used to buying 100 paraffin tea lights for five bucks at a box store. No one should pay money, however, to poison their home. When you buy 100% pure beeswax candles, you are making a health investment. I will not compromise my candles, by using an ingredient* that could damage your health or mine, just to save a few dollars. I hope that you feel the same way. Make an investment today in your health, and in the beauty of your home, by purchasing one of our candles.
*I do add organic coconut oil in place of chemical release spray in order to make the candles easier to release from their molds. This, however, is absolutely safe to burn and does not detract from the benefits of the beeswax.
