Here at Joy's Healthy Candles we provide exceptional quality service; Clean burning - no toxins, carcinogens or pollutants which means it's less likely to trigger allergies. no petrol-carbon soot like you get from petroleum-based paraffin candles. •longer lasting - soy wax burns cooler which means that you can enjoy your soy wax candle for generally 30-50% longer than a paraffin candle. •supports our american farmers (instead of foreign oil conglomerates). •biodegradable and water soluable. since our candles are made out of soybeans, they are naturally biodegradable which makes accidental spills easier to clean. •stimulates the economy by utilizing a natural, renewable resource. •our soy wax is certified kosher, contains no herbicides or pesticides and is genetically unaltered. •we only use high quality scents and dyes. •no lead or zinc cored wicks - ever! all our wicks are made of either cotton, paper or hemp.