Beeswax Candles vs Paraffin Candles – Which is Better? | BeeReady

Beeswax candles burn cleaner, last longer and purify the air. Here's why making the switch from paraffin to beeswax is one of the best decisions for your home.

Most candles you buy in stores are made from paraffin — a petroleum by-product. When burned, paraffin candles release toxic compounds including benzene and toluene into your home air. Beeswax candles are an entirely different matter. 

Beeswax Burns Cleaner

Pure beeswax candles produce virtually no soot and release no toxic chemicals when burned. They produce a warm, bright flame with a natural honey fragrance that is deeply calming.

Beeswax Purifies the Air

Beeswax candles emit negative ions when burned. Negative ions are known to neutralise positively charged particles like dust, pollen, mould and other allergens — actually purifying the air in your room. This makes them particularly beneficial for allergy and asthma sufferers.

Beeswax Burns Longer

Beeswax has the highest melting point of any natural wax — around 65°C. This means beeswax candles burn significantly slower than paraffin candles, lasting 2-5 times longer. The initial higher cost is offset by their much longer burn time.

Better for the Environment

Beeswax is a completely natural, renewable and biodegradable material. Paraffin is a fossil fuel product. If sustainability matters to you, beeswax is the clear choice.

BeeReady handcrafts natural beeswax candles in Dehradun using pure beeswax from our own hives. Shop our Bee Wax Candles collection for beautiful, toxin-free candles you can feel good about burning.