Why Coco Apricot Crème Wax is a Superior Wax
Any time I walk through a store and look at the candles, they’re all made from soy wax. For so long, I just assumed this was the standard for all candles. It wasn’t until I began to make my own that I really got to see the difference for myself. So, what makes up Soy wax and Coco Apricot Crème wax?
Soy Wax: Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. In most combinations, it is typically softer than paraffin wax and with a lower melting temperature. However, additives can raise this melting point to temperatures typical for paraffin-based candles.
Soy wax is available in flake and pellet form and has an off-white, opaque appearance.
Coco Apricot Crème Wax: Coconut and apricot waxes are gluten-free, toxin-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, and come from renewable sources. The entire blend utilizes only FDA-approved waxes.
This luxurious Coco Apricot Crème container wax is a vegan blend of natural apricot, coconut, soy, and a minuscule amount of highly refined food-grade paraffin wax. It has a creamy white appearance, exceptional adhesion, and an excellent fragrance throw (both warm and cold). Exhibits an evenness of burn and wax consumption.
Soy Wax (left) and Coco Apricot Crème Wax (right)
The image above was taken after a 3-hour burn. The soy candle I purchased was a highly recommended candle with great reviews. I performed a very fair test, where I did the following:
Burned for the same amount of time side by side
Allowed to rest for the same amount of time
Trimmed as directed for each candle
Burned for different lengths of time
My Observations
In the beginning, they were both burning fairly well, but there were some clear distinctions immediately:
The soy candle (left) showed tunneling, where a wall of wax is left on the inside of the container. This happens when the wick doesn’t produce enough heat to reach the outer parts of the candle.
The coco apricot (right) had an even melt pool the entire time it was burning. There was no tunneling shown whatsoever.
When the soy candle (left) hardened again, there was this “crackling” effect on the top with dents and pockets. You can clearly see the tunneling effect left over from the burn. Once a candle begins to tunnel, it’s really difficult to correct.
When the coco apricot (right) candle hardened again, the top was smooth, clean and looked virtually new. This ensures that the next burn will perform just as well as the first.
The Hot Throw & The Cold Throw
The hot throw is the term used to describe the strength of fragrance while a candle is burning and the cold throw is the strength of fragrance while a candle isn’t burning.
NOTE: The type of fragrance oil that was used could have affected the following outcomes.
Soy Candle: Upon first opening the candle, the fragrance was overwhelming, and as with most soy candles it had a chemical undertone. The scent itself was pleasant; however, it didn’t smell anything like it was described. Its cold throw was definitely present and I could smell it pretty easily when it was simply sitting on my counter. What I found interesting is that when it was burning, I didn’t seem to be able to smell it much at all. When I was closer to it, I was able to, but from 5 or more feet away it was as though it wasn’t there.
Coco Apricot Candle: When I lifted the dust cover off, I could immediately smell the fragrance; however, it wasn’t overpowering and more importantly there were no chemical undertones whatsoever. The scent profile listed on the candle was exactly what I smelled. As soon as the candle was lit, the room began to fill up with a light, soft fragrance. The aroma was able to fill an entire room and a hallway without being overwhelming at all.
Final Thoughts
There are many beautiful and well-loved soy candles out there and I used them my entire life up until I began making candles myself. I believe the difference between and soy and coco apricot waxes are night and day and produce very different results.
Another point to note is that Coco Apricot Crème wax is unbelievably clean to burn. It will never spew any harsh chemicals into the air. If you love candles, please make sure you’re buying ones with the highest quality soy wax possible. There are many candle companies out there that mix additives and chemicals into their waxes and they can be toxic and prone to starting fires.
