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1. Burning soy candles is safer on your skin than burning petroleum and paraffin based wax candles as soy candles produce little to no soot. Soot isn’t any friend of the skin! In line with the Skin Cancer Survivor website, soot also comprises PAHs (polynuclear fragrant hydrocarbons) which have been linked to lung cancer. While some soot exposure is unavoidable, it must be avoided every time possible.

2. Soy wax is a natural moisturizer. Soy candles burn at 102 degrees, barely higher than normal body temperature. This permits you to use the melted wax as cuticle oil for hands and feet, to melt dry spots like elbows and knees and lastly as a massage oil. Some candles haven’t any dye while others have skin-safe dye.

3. Soy is wealthy in Vitamin E, reported advantages include assist in the relief of skin conditions reminiscent of psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, cracked skin, cracked heels and rough cuticles.

Along with the candles at A Proud Mother Candle Co, we’re totally passionate about No 9. Candle Company. Each brands are owned by Black women and offer handcrafted soy candles that smell aaaah-mazing and are great for the skin.

Completely happy Candle Burning! —Nicole