What makes a luxury candle?
Fragrance matters. Design matters. But the true foundation is the wax — it’s what carries the scent and sustains the flame. At Charlestown Candle Co., we made a deliberate choice: every candle we pour is crafted with 100% natural soy wax. Not because it’s trendy, but because it’s the cleanest, most sustainable, and best-performing wax out there. And we’re proud to source it from soybeans grown right here in the USA.
Benefit 1: Soy Wax is a Natural & Renewable Resource
Where your candle comes from matters.
The Soy Advantage: Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from American-grown soybeans — a natural, renewable, and biodegradable resource. Every pour supports U.S. farmers instead of petroleum, and every flame burns with integrity.
The Paraffin Problem: Paraffin wax is a byproduct of crude oil. Non-renewable. Petroleum-based. Outdated. Choosing soy means choosing a cleaner, more responsible future — for your home and for the planet.
Benefit 2: Soy Wax Provides a Cleaner Burn
A candle should elevate your space, not pollute it.
The Soy Advantage: Soy wax burns with little to no soot — no black streaks on your walls, no smoky jars, no hidden toxins. Just a clean, steady flame.
The Paraffin Problem: Paraffin releases carcinogens like benzene and toluene as it burns. That’s not luxury — that’s compromise. With soy, you breathe easier.
Benefit 3: Soy Wax Candles Last Significantly Longer
If you love a fragrance, you want it to linger. Soy makes it possible.
The Soy Advantage: With a lower melting point, soy burns cooler and slower — giving you up to 50% more burn time than paraffin. That’s more evenings, more memories, more value from every jar.
The Paraffin Problem: Paraffin burns hot and fast. It disappears quickly, leaving you with less scent, less glow, and more waste.
Benefit 4: Soy Wax Offers a Superior Scent Throw
A candle’s job is simple: fill a room with unforgettable fragrance. Soy excels at it.
The Soy Advantage: Soy’s cooler burn creates a larger melt pool, releasing fragrance evenly and consistently. What you smell is the true complexity of our blends — never masked by chemical undertones.
The Paraffin Problem: Paraffin’s harsh burn often muddles fragrance, leaving a faint “burning oil” note. Soy keeps the scent pure, just as we designed it.
The Charlestown Standard
Our commitment to 100% soy wax reflects who we are: intentional, uncompromising, and rooted in quality. When you light a Charlestown Candle Co. candle, you’re choosing something better — for yourself, for your home, and for the world we all share.