Soy wax, derived from the processing of soybeans, is proving to be a sensible, healthy and ecological alternative to traditional paraffin waxes.

Paraffin is a petroleum by-product. Petroleum is a "fossil fuel" and is used in gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and many other products. When petroleum burns, many chemicals are released. Several of these chemicals have been classified as toxins and carcinogens.

Paraffin wax may also be manufactured from foreign oil.

In addition to the unwanted chemicals, the soot and smoke produced by paraffin-based candles stains walls, ceilings, carpets and furniture.

Beyond Making Scents adds no "fillers" to the soy wax used in our candles. In addition to our insistence on wax purity, we strive to use the best quality fragrances and colors in all of our hand -made candles.

Our scents are carefully tested before being sold. Soybean wax is a little more difficult to work with and doesn't accept all types of scents easily. Testing our products in our homes prior to offering them for sale increased the likelihood of you being pleased with Beyond Making Scents products.

All Beyond Making Scents soy candles are made with 100% lead free wicks.

• Soy candles have a stronger scent throw.
• Soy candles burn at a much cooler and safer temperature than paraffin.
• Soy candles produce dramatically less soot and smoke than their paraffin-based counterparts.
• Soy candles don't expend fossil fuels, or release chemicals during the bur, the ecological alternative.
• Soy candles provide another market for our renewable agricultural products, helps to keep our farmers working.
• Soy wax is non-toxic...safer around children and pets.
• Soy wax cleans up easily with soap and water.
• Soy wax is water-soluble and can be easily extracted from glass, tin and other materials for effective recycling.