Soy & Coconut Wax

Soy Wax

Soy wax is made from soybean oil, and the process doesn't require any other ingredients, which makes soy wax 100% vegetable. The oils are extracted from the beans and then hydrogenated, which converts the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process is necessary to change the melting point of the oil so that it's solid at room temperature, allowing a soy wax product to be made that melts. The leftover bean husks are still highly nutritious, so they're used for animal feed - creating a process where nothing is wasted.

Soy wax has an off-white, almost opaque appearance, which is why all of our wax products are white or off-white. If you see any coloured soy wax products, you can be sure the colour has been added using dyes. Typically, soy products have a lower melting temperature than other waxes, which can be an issue in hot weather. You'll find that most soy wax products come in glasses or tins, which helps prevent any unwanted melting issues.

Coconut Wax

Coconut wax is a colourless and odourless wax made from cold-pressed coconut meat or coconut oil, mixed with soy wax. It's considered one of the best and healthiest types of wax for candle making, as it doesn't produce as much soot as other waxes.

Between the two, coconut is the softer wax. This makes it easier to work with, allowing for a stronger overall blend of fragrance. This softness also gives coconut wax a cleaner burn, thanks to its shorter ingredients list. Soy wax, on the other hand, is a little stiffer, which gives it many similar properties. The blend of soy and coconut wax helps with glass adhesion, which in turn helps prevent candle wet spots.

Frosting

Frosting is when a white crystalline layer forms on the surface of natural waxes such as soy. This is a natural effect of soy wax and only occurs in vegetable waxes. Frosting takes place when the natural wax used to make a candle tries to recrystallise and return to its natural state. Although it can sometimes look unattractive on the top of a candle that's been left to cool, it doesn't affect the performance of the candle in any way, and it also means your wax is 100% natural.

Curious to try our soy wax for yourself? Explore our full range of wax melt Snap Bars, or discover our Geo Candle Collection for a soy and coconut wax candle to enjoy at home.