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Soy Candles |
Paraffin Candles |
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Made from all natural
soy wax. |
Made from the sludge
in the bottom of oil barrels. |
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Non-toxic derived from vegetables. |
The sludge is bleached and texturized
with acrolyn. |
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Burns up to 50% longer. |
Often puts itself out. |
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Burns cleanly. |
Similar to burning diesel fuel in your
home. Some even have animal fats added. |
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Does not leave soot on your walls
and furniture or in your lungs. |
Leaves soot on most nearby household
surfaces and in your lungs. |
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Does not release dangerous
chemicals into your home. |
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) warns of over 20 dangerous compounds in significant
quantities. |
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Does not release dangerous
chemicals into the air in your home. |
Warnings by the American Lung
Association that burning paraffin candles emits toxins (in
measurable amounts) into the
air. |
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All-natural. |
Candle health researcher Cathy Flanders
warns, "...expectant Moms need to be
aware of the fact that the emissions from some candles
(paraffin) are toxic.." |
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Experts recommend soy as a safe
alternative. |
Concerns by children's health agencies. |
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Not dangerous to your pets or children. |
According to the
EPA, contributes to or causes many health problems in
humans and animals (both short and long term) from inhalation of the
particulate matter or inhalation or exposure to dangerous chemicals. |
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Biodegradable. |
Bio-hazard. |
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Supports the American farmer. |
Supports the oil industry. |
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Renewable resource. Healthy for the
planet. |
Non-renewable resource whose price is
spiraling out of control. Contributes to the destruction of natural
habitat. |
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Isn't It Terrifying What They Haven't
Told You About Paraffin Candles? Here's just a few more... |
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Soy Candles |
Paraffin Candles |
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No hazardous chemicals. |
Can contain all or
some of the following chemicals (many of which are classified as
dangerous by the EPA) Acetone,
Benzene,
Trichlorofluoromethane, Carbon Disulfide, 2-Butanone,
Trichloroethane, Trichloroethene, Carbon Tetrachloride, Tetrachloroethene, Toluene, Chlorobenzene, Ethylbenzene, Styrene,
Xylene, Phenol, Cresol, Cyclopentene and Lead. |
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All-natural. |
Releases reproductive toxins. |
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All-natural. |
Releases neuro-toxins. |
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Burns cleanly. |
Damage by particulate
deposits on interior and exterior walls, carpets, furniture,
appliances, window treatments, floors and other surfaces. |
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Does not destroy our planets ozone
layer. |
Releases ozone depleting
Trichlorofluoromethane,
which is considered to be one
of the main green houses gasses responsible for
destroying our planets ozone layer. |
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No harmful effects. |
Releases
Carbon Disulfide which according to the EPA
when inhaled (as through the burning of
a candle) can cause changes in breathing, chest pains, nausea,
vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, headache, mood changes, lethargy,
blurred vision, delirium, and convulsions. |
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No lead. |
Though outlawed, may still
contain lead laced wicks. |
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No hazardous chemicals. |
Releases
2-Butanone which according to the EPA when inhaled
results in irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat. Chronic (long
term) inhalation studies in animals have reported slight
neurological, liver, kidney, and respiratory effects. |
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Non-toxic. |
Releases
Carbon Tetrachloride. According to the EPA,
the primary effects of Carbon Tetrachloride in humans are on
the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system (CNS). Human symptoms
of acute (short-term) inhalation and oral exposures to Carbon
Tetrachloride include headache, weakness, lethargy, nausea, and
vomiting. Acute exposures to higher levels and chronic (long-term)
inhalation or oral exposure to carbon tetrachloride produces liver
and kidney damage in humans. The EPA has classified Carbon
Tetrachloride as a Group B2, a probable human carcinogen.
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Fire hazard if used improperly. |
Fire hazard if used improperly. |
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Burns evenly and more thoroughly.
Amazingly, up to 10 hours burn time per ounce! |
Burns unevenly leaving unburned pockets
and "craters" which sometimes extinguish the flame. |
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Priced reasonably. |
Can expect prices to go through the roof
as the price of oil spirals out of control. |
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Can be scented without additional
chemicals. |
Can be scented but requires additional
chemicals to get the scent to "stick". |
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Our wicks are all natural. |
Wicks can be toxic. |
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Cleans up with soap and water. |
Wax hard to remove. Can embed itself in
carpets, floors, furniture and many porous surfaces. |
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100% Cruelty Free |
Many paraffin candles have animal
fats added to create a textured or rustic look. |
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We tell you. |
Candle-making
industry is not required to tell consumers about the ingredients
used in their products or about the dangerous chemicals, toxins and
carcinogens created or emitted by the use of their products. |
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Warm, inviting and romantic. |
 Warm and inviting until you understand
their deadly nature. |