Soy vs. Paraffin WHY SOY? Soy vegetable wax is ALL NATURAL, non toxic, and produces LESS SOOT! Soy wax burns longer and cleaner! Non-toxic and non-carcinogenic! Easier on people and pets with breathing problems and allergies! Completely liquefies! !!WARNING!! Are you turning your home black with SOOT? If you are burning paraffin candles they could be harming your health and causing damage to your home and families. Burning paraffin wax candles releases carcinogens and petrol soot which is as bad as second hand cigarette smoke, Paraffin wax is made of left over residue from gasoline refining. Most paraffin candles also have stearic acid which from animal fat. 100 % Soy Wax 100% Natural, You could eat it! Contains NO toxins Will produce less soot Scent throw stronger and burns longer Completely liquefies Why Burn Soy? Paraffin is a by product of crude petroleum. When a candle is lit it produces soot into the air and effects the quality of the air. The soot from the candles can be very toxic and is not recommended to breathe at all. The soot from these materials contain carcinogens, neurotics and reproductive toxins.