Frosting: A Natural Occurrence
The beauty of soy candles indeed lies in their natural ingredients and eco-friendly appeal. Soy wax also has a natural occurrence that adds to the esthetics known as “frosting.” This special crystalline effect can be found upon the surface of soy container candles and wax melts alike.
Frosting does not affect the quality or performance of the candle, but rather it’s a natural result with soy wax as your material. Some people even like the look for being rustic and homemade.
I will discuss what frosting is, why does it occur, what types of waxes are affected, and how to reduce it should you like the smooth, polished look.
What is Frosting?
Frosting is a natural phenomenon where the wax on the surface of a candle or wax melt takes on a frosty or slightly crystalized appearance. This effect is especially common with soy wax due to its natural composition and high level of plant-based ingredients. Since soy wax is derived from soybeans, it lacks synthetic additives that prevent crystallization, making frosting a naturally occurring reaction.
Soy wax frosting occurs when the natural wax molecules begin to realign and form crystals on the candle’s surface. This process can be influenced by factors like temperature, cooling rate, and humidity. Although frosting may look unusual, it’s simply a characteristic of soy wax and is part of its organic charm.
Other types of wax, such as paraffin and beeswax, are less prone to frosting due to their molecular structure and the common use of additives in paraffin. However, frosting can sometimes occur with other plant-based waxes, like coconut wax or wax blended with soy.
Frosting should not be considered a flaw but a feature that adds character and uniqueness to each candle.
- Uniqueness – No two candle melts will be the same, like snowballs or fingerprints.
- Aesthetic – Goes with natural, eco-friendly images of soy candles.
