Organic Soy candles

I love a warm, clean home; one that tells a story when you walk in and has the familiar smells that make you feel welcome. A home should be peaceful, quiet and a place where you can relax and unwind. After a hectic day, I would light an organic soy candle and let the aroma fill my home. This is what I call “peace” and a time to mellow down.

There are many aromatic candles in the market, but the one that stands out for me is the all natural, organic range called SoyLites. They are South Africa’s original aromatherapy soy candles that are GM free and pesticide free. The unique blend of essential oils in the candles will enliven your senses and enhance any space.

The soy wax ensures that these candles burn much longer and they contain a pure cotton wick. They also contain no petrochemicals or toxins and are 99% soot free, resulting in a beautiful, clean burn. The candle oils are amazing and moisturizing products that have many therapeutic benefits for the skin. When the candle burns it forms a pool of soy oil which is cold when touched and thus avoids you from burning. The oil has a smooth, creamy texture and is rich in nourishing vitamin E and lecithin, which makes it a real treat for your skin. Essential oils such as shea butter, arnica, marula, coconut and avocado make these the perfect massage products.

Essential oils are obtained through intensive processes that extract the vital essence of aromatic plants from flowers, fruits, sap, seeds or the skin of plants. These oils are said to have therapeutic properties which have detoxifying and rejuvenating benefits. The massage body candle contains arnica, black pepper, geranium and peppermint, which are perfect to use on fatigued muscles. Vanilla, ginger and grapefruit oils are a blend that has anti-depressant qualities. With spearmint, peppermint, eucalyptus, geranium and ginger the oils make an energizing and uplifting blend. These oils are non-greasy and are easily absorbed into the body.

The SoyLites candles are also ideal for general use on the hand and face as a moisturizer. It is also highly effective in treating minor cuts, scars and other skin ailments. It is the perfect aid in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. The moisturizing lip balms are made from unrefined shea butter, organic baobab oil and a soy bean oil base, which are ideal for chapped and cracked lips. It can also be used to nourish the hands and soften your cuticles.

Artificially scented candles have a stronger odor and with less oil, which makes it harmful to your health as they contain benzene derivatives and other toxins. Rather opt for a SoyLites candle, which is made from the oils of soybeans and is not overpowering, but soothing and calming.

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