Q. Ive heard that soy candles are supposedly good for the skin. Is that true and what makes them different from regular candles? A. The wax in soy candles is made from the oil of soybeans rather than the typical paraffin wax in most candles. After you burn a soy candle and let it cool a bit, you can use the softened wax as a moisturiser. Further benefits of Spa-Valous Massage Candles 1. Burning soy candles is safer for you than burning petroleum and paraffin based wax candles as soy candles produce little to no soot. Soot is no friend of the skin! According to the Skin Cancer Survivor website, soot also contains PAHs (polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons) which have been linked to lung cancer. While some soot exposure is unavoidable, it should be avoided whenever possible. 2. Soy wax is a natural moisturiser. Soy candles burn at 102 degrees, slightly higher than normal body temperature. This allows you to use the melted wax as cuticle oil for hands and feet, to soften dry spots like elbows and knees and lastly as a massage oil. 2. 3. Soy is rich in Vitamin E, reported benefits include help in the relief of skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, cracked skin, cracked heels and rough cuticles.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 10:06:56 +0000
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