Soy was was actually invented about 16 years ago by a man named Michael Richards. This was the beginning of an adventure that rocked the candle industry.
Many companies today sell what they call Soy Candles and Soy Wax while they still contained PETROLEUM/PARAFFIN contents. This is what they label as a "Soy Blend Candle".
Did you know that the candle industry has absolutely no label disclosure requirements regarding the nature of the wax that you are purchasing.
This is an article that I came across in the Business Publication that you can find on line.
The American Candle Market Faces Challenges With The Rising Price of "OIL".
The US Candle industry has achieved a 5% growth between 2002 & 2007, due to the increase in the number of women ( the primary candle buyer) and the increase in the number of households.
However, the market faces challenges in the rising price of oil. THE PRIMARY INGREDIENT IN PARAFFIN CANDLES.
Today with the world focusing on the "ECO-FRIENDLY" products Soy Wax is the new market of "GREENING" resulting in alternative-based candles made from natural materials such as Soy Beans, Beeswas and Palm Oil.
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