SOY vs PARAFFIN Most commercially available 'fragrant' candles are made with paraffin wax and synthetic 'fragrant oils'. Paraffin wax is a by-product of the petrol industry, and is widely believed to give off toxic fumes and soot when burned. Tests completed in the US in 2001 revealed that paraffin wax contained 11 compounds which are classified as dangerous, some even classed as carcinogenic. One compound, carbon tetrachloride, can lead to liver, kidney, and central nervous system damage when experienced in chronic amounts. The American Lung Association has even issued warnings regarding the burning of paraffin candles as a common, unrecognised cause of poor indoor air quality. Even "safe" beeswax candles are not necessarily what they seem. Often they are blended with large amounts of paraffin wax - as long as they contain a percentage of natural beeswax it is legal to label them as a beeswax candle, regardless of the other additives. Then there is the artificial fragrances, synthetic substances that, aside from carrying none of the therapeutic values that pure Essential Oils are known for, may also carry ingredients that at best have no toxicity data available, and at worst are known carcinogens. AROMA QUEEN Soy Candles are made with SOY WAX, a relatively new natural - and renewable - alternative to paraffin, based on soy bean oil. It is clean burning, with no soot or CO2 emissions, and lasts up to 50% longer than paraffin wax candles of the same size. All added fragrances are from 100% natural plant- derived Essential Oils, which carry the aroma-therapeutic benefit of the oils themselves. If you want to know what you are breathing in when you are enjoying your candles, AROMA QUEEN Soy Candles are the perfect answer.