Are soy candles good for your skin?
From a safety standpoint, soy wax is the better choice because it has a lower melting point than paraffin. This means less risk of burns should you accidentally spill melted wax onto your skin. In fact… because soy wax has a low melt temperature, you can use the melted wax as a hydrating treatment for cuticles!
Can you use soy wax as moisturizer?
Most people use Soy Wax for candle making, but it has great moisturizing so it’s suitable to use on the body as well.
Is candle wax good for your skin?
The wax is a natural emollient, helping make skin supple and soft. When applied to the skin, it adds moisture and continues to boost the moisture levels of the skin after the treatment is complete. It can also help open pores and remove dead skin cells. That may help make the skin look fresher and feel smoother.
Can you rub soy wax into skin?
They’re Easy to Use Don’t worry; they’re convenient to use! To reap the benefits of this multi-use product, simply light the candle and enjoy the scent for as long as you like. Once enough oil has melted, apply the warm oil to your skin and massage it in. The result will be luminous skin that smells like a dream!
Which is better beeswax or soy wax?
The Winner. In terms of being environmentally and health-friendly, soy candles are the winner of the soy vs. beeswax candles debate. There is no concrete evidence that soy candles are as toxic as people fear.
Can I mix soy and beeswax for candles?
You can add soy to beeswax, not the other way around…if you make beeswax candles. This way they burn a bit better, but no scents added! It is hard to overpower the beeswax scent, and why would you want to?
Can I use soy wax instead of beeswax in lotion bars?
Processed beeswax will also provide a whiter finished lotion bar. Tallow and soy wax are both pure white and will create a white lotion bar as well.
Can candle wax be used as lotion?
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 moisturizer.
Can you use soy candles as massage oil?
Unless you’re into hot wax play, using soy or paraffin candles for massages isn’t the ideal medium for your skin. These types of waxes harden as soon as they come into contact with the body while massage candles are made to melt down into body-safe oils that are meant to be absorbed by the skin.
Which is better beeswax or soy candles?
If you are looking for a scented candle, soy wax will produce a stronger, more consistent smell that will last the full burn time of the candle. Beeswax on the other hand is better suited as an unscented candle that allows for the natural oil scent to be released into the air.
How much beeswax do I put in soy?
I chose to use flaked soy wax, along with beeswax pellets in a 3 part soy, 1 part beeswax blend. The soy wax is very soft. If you’ve ever gotten crumbly soy wax melts, it’s probably because they are 100% soy wax. I like the firmer wax and believes it helps hold the scent longer too.
Which soy wax is skin safe?
All items used must be skin safe. Bramble Berry Container Soy Wax is skin-safe and can be used for massage products. Not all soy candle wax is safe for use on skin so be sure to double check with your vendor if you’re not using a Bramble Berry wax.