From humble bean to heavenly glow—right here in Australia
When you light a beautifully-scented soy wax candle, you're probably not thinking about legumes—but maybe you should be. Soy wax starts its life in the ground, as a humble soybean. So how exactly does that little bean become the calming natural candle on your bedside table? Let’s break it down, with a nod to how it’s done right here in Australia
1. It starts with the soybean harvest
Soybeans are grown in various parts of the world, but here in Australia, we're proud to support our own local farmers—especially those in Queensland and northern NSW. Once the beans are harvested and cleaned, the transformation begins
2. Soybeans are cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes
The soybeans are processed to remove the outer shells, then rolled into thin flakes. This step helps separate out the oil—the golden stuff we’re really after
3. Oil is extracted from the flakes
The soybean flakes go through a pressing process that extracts the oil. It’s all done with a focus on purity and sustainability, especially when you're working with Aussie-grown, non-GMO soy
4. The oil gets refined and hydrogenated
This is the turning point. The soybean oil is cleaned and then hydrogenated—a natural process that alters its melting point, turning it from a liquid oil into a soft, creamy wax. This is what makes it perfect for candles
5. The final wax is cooled and flaked again
Once the wax is formed, it’s cooled and flaked for easy handling. From here, candle makers (like us!) melt it down, blend in beautiful natural fragrances, and pour it into vessels to create the essential oil candles you know and love
Why Australian Soy Wax Candles Matter
Choosing soy wax supports renewable, plant-based production over petroleum-derived alternatives like paraffin. And when it’s Aussie-grown? Even better. You’re helping reduce transport emissions, supporting local farmers, and investing in cleaner, greener, more ethical products
So next time you light an essential oil candle and breathe in that relaxing scent, you’ll know it started right here—in Aussie soil, under our golden sun. Sustainable. Local. Beautiful
