Why Vegetable-Based Candles?

The first time heard of these candles, I thought "why in the world do we need veggie-based candles? What's wrong with the regular paraffin candles I've been burning for years?"
Then I started doing a bit of research and found there is a huge difference from candle to candle.

Did you know 9 out of 10 homes in the USA burn candles? Burning candles is no longer just a luxury for the few. It's a daily way to relax or invigorate for millions of people. But what are regular paraffin candles doing to the air we breathe in our homes and places of work. I learned that paraffin (which is a petroleum by-product) releases a substance into the air when burned which may be toxic. This is the air we breathe. Our children breathe. Our pets breathe.

Some people cannot tolerate being around burning candles. They can suffer what appears to be an allergic reaction - coughing, difficulty breathing, watery eyes. Why is this? Could it be the soot and the toxins released by the paraffin float through the air and makes it difficult for them? Is that why many asthmatics can't be around burning candles? If paraffin effects those with breathing problems this way, what is it doing to those with healthy lungs?? Is it possible these candles could be causing damage to our health?

My son is one such person. He has asthma. But loves how the house smells when burning scented candles! Finally Ihave found strongly scented candles that don't cause difficulty for his breathing. There IS a difference with our candles! No more toxins floating around our home. No more "black" soot shadowing our walls. Hey - if the black reaches our walls and ceilings, then it's floating in the air, and we are breathing it in! It's as simple as that.

After learning more about paraffin and experiencing the difference in our home, I decided we were going to JUST SAY NO TO PARAFFIN! The health of my family was not worth the enjoyment of burning just any candles.