When it comes to candles, the type of wax used plays a crucial role in how they perform. It affects everything from how the candle burns to how effectively it carries fragrance. While there are several wax types available—each with its own strengths and challenges—our choice at The Candle Salon Group is clear: Rapeseed Wax (Brassica napus wax). Here’s why.
Understanding Different Candle Waxes
Paraffin Wax: A Popular but Problematic Option
Paraffin wax, the most widely used in the candle industry, is often favored for its affordability and excellent scent throw. However, it is a by-product of petroleum refining, releasing harmful toxins like benzene and toluene when burned. These chemicals are known carcinogens and can degrade indoor air quality, which is why we’ve chosen to avoid paraffin entirely.
Beeswax: Traditional but Limited
Beeswax is one of the oldest materials used in candle-making, offering a natural burn and a light, honey-like scent. While it has historical significance, beeswax can struggle to hold fragrances effectively and is not vegan-friendly, making it less aligned with our values at The Candle Salon Group.
Soy Wax: Eco-Friendly, but Not Perfect
Soy wax is a popular natural alternative due to its renewable nature and clean burn. However, the environmental cost of soybean farming—linked to deforestation and soil degradation—raises concerns. For this reason, despite its benefits, we do not use soy wax in our candles.
Why Rapeseed Wax is the Ultimate Choice
Our commitment to sustainability, safety, and performance led us to adopt Rapeseed Wax (Brassica napus wax) as the foundation of our candles.
Sustainability: Rapeseed wax is produced in Europe, free of deforestation or GMO concerns. The cultivation of rapeseed flowers protects and enriches the soil, supporting sustainable farming practices.
Eco-Friendly Benefits: This wax burns cleanly, without releasing harmful toxins or leaving soot stains, ensuring a safe and environmentally responsible choice.
Bee-Friendly: The nectar-rich rapeseed flowers provide critical support to bee populations, which are essential for our ecosystems.
Low Carbon Footprint: Locally sourced production ensures a minimal environmental impact compared to imported soy or other waxes.
Performance You Can Feel
In addition to its environmental advantages, rapeseed wax performs beautifully as a candle material:
Fragrance Throw: Rapeseed wax has excellent hot and cold throw properties, meaning the scent is noticeable both when the candle is lit and unlit.
Longer Burn Time: Its low melting point ensures a slow, even burn, allowing the fragrance to gently diffuse over time without being overheated.
Smooth, Clean Finish: Rapeseed wax creates a flawless surface and burns without leaving soot, preserving the quality of your space.
Why We Chose Rapeseed Wax for The Candle Salon Group
Choosing rapeseed wax wasn’t just a practical decision—it was an ethical one. At The Candle Salon Group, our candles are a reflection of our philosophy: to create beautiful, sustainable products that respect both people and the planet. Brassica napus wax embodies these values, delivering on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
From crafting a luxurious scent experience to ensuring a clean, toxin-free burn, rapeseed wax allows us to align our production practices with our commitment to sustainability and wellness.
The Philosophy of a Candle
When you light a candle from The Candle Salon Group, it’s more than a sensory experience. It’s a choice—to support sustainable materials, clean-burning practices, and a philosophy that puts care into every detail.
The next time you burn a candle, consider what it’s made of and how it aligns with your values. For us, the answer is simple: rapeseed wax is not just an ingredient—it’s the foundation of everything we create.
Would you like to learn more about the thoughtful process behind our candles? We’re always happy to share!
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