Soy Candles

Where Does Soy Wax Come From?

A 60 pound bushel of raw soy is the traditional farm measure. When soybeans are processed they are crushed and pressed to separate the soybean meal from the soybean oil. In each 60 pound bushel, 49 pounds of soymeal and 11 pounds of soybean oil are produced.

The 49 pounds of soymeal is where the protein content of the soybean is, so soymeal is processed into animal feeds and foods for human consumption such as soy milk, tofu, and texturized soy protein (a popular meat substitute).

The 11 pounds of soybean oil out of each 60 pound bushel is then made into soy wax by a process of partial hydrogenation of the soybean oil.

Can Soy Candles Really Be Used For Massage Oil?

Yes! If the candles are made from soy wax and contain no artificial additives, the resulting melted wax is essentially all natural oil that can be used directly on the body. Scented soy candles can make for a wonderfully romantic evening! Not only to they give off aroma and ambience, but they also provide warm body oils for you and your partner.